Retirement communities are slowly gaining recognition in India. the Senior living industry is still at a very nascent stage. Not many developers have explored this opportunity to its full potential. In the past, old-age homes were run by NGOs or government agencies, offering free accommodation to seniors who could no longer stay with their family or were homeless. This gave senior living the reputation of homes for the destitute.

This is no longer the case. The face of retirement living is slowly transforming to a phase of freedom from obligation and pursuing new interests. As a result, retirement communities offer a wide variety of services. Housekeeping, caterers, beauty parlours, gyms, movie theatres, indoor games, pools, clubhouses, doctors on call, 24/7 nursing staff and ambulances, proximity to hospitals, classes are just a few of the facilities on offer.

Advantages of living in a retirement community

Free from the Stress of Home Maintenance

The biggest advantage of moving to a retirement community is not having to worry about home maintenance. Whether you have domestic help or a driver is no longer a concern. Breakdowns and repairs are also taken care of. You have the flexibility to decide on the degree of housekeeping or cooking you would like to do.

Safety and Security

Senior living units are designed keeping in mind issues specific to ageing. Accidents are common with the elderly and many times the flooring proves to be the culprit. The spaces have non-slippery flooring. The bathrooms have grab bars in the toilet region, bath area as well as near the wash basin. Bathroom space is also kept fairly large to permit the use of a walker or an assistant to aid in use. In case of an emergency or a fall, help and medics are close at hand.

Better Mental Health

Living among other retirees ensure that seniors have ample company. There are a number of recreational options offered at these communities. There are celebrations, impromptu potlucks and other parties hosted either individually or organised by the community to keep everyone engaged Being constructively occupied and the social stimulus helps prevent loneliness and alienation, and therefore better mental health.

Social Acceptance

Retirement communities range from economical to luxury living depending on budget. With children moving to other countries or cities for their career, more and more retirees live alone. The demand for these premium retirement communities is on the rise. These places are socially more acceptable now as both children, as well as parents are stress free about their well being.

Empowerment

After a lifetime of being busy most retirees like being occupied in the day. Retiring from a day job does not necessarily translate into sitting idle the whole day. Learning a new skill, joining peers in a hobby class or volunteering gives seniors a sense of purpose. Independence and having control of their own life and routine gives seniors a sense of empowerment.

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