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'I'm 38 and live in a retirement village - I can’t believe how cheap the rent is’

'I'm 38 and live in a retirement village - I can’t believe how cheap the rent is’

A 38-year-old woman who moved into a retirement home after splitting up with her ex shares what it’s like to live among pensioners when you’re in your thirties and reveals some surprising truths

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