Senior care homes or retirement communities have been gaining popularity in India in the past decade. From offering excellent care facilities to a safe and secure environment, senior living communities in India have many advantages that make them an attractive option for those in their silver years.

Not long ago, homes for seniors carried a negative connotation, perceived as a last resort for those who had no one to take care of them. This notion has changed drastically in recent years, so much so that many seniors are actively choosing to move to assisted living communities to spend their retirement years independently. 

In our experience as one of the senior living care providers in India, we can list the top five reasons for this shift in attitude and perception.

Parents seeking support without dependence:

Families are shrinking, with just two or one kid per family. Opportunities to grow in the respective fields and build a secure life often take children far away from their hometowns and parents. With most children settling abroad, elderly parents are at crossroads where they have to either move to a foreign land or stay back.

Parents also prefer an independent life where they can pursue their interests without depending on their children. The trouble starts when one or both parents need partial or total support for daily needs and housekeeping. Modern-day senior living care facilities provide an ideal solution in such cases. 

New age facilities:

Homes no longer refer to dingy, unkempt dwellings with understaffed nurses and zero care quotient. Senior living communities today are plush, modern and well-planned gated communities that cater to the physical, mental, and emotional needs of retired members of society. Seniors have many options: from 1 BHK flats to independent villas. 

Assisted living communities come with 24/7 security, CCTV cameras, doctor-on-call, ambulance services, in-house medical personnel, housekeeping, laundry, dining services, and group events to help residents mingle, make new acquaintances, and indulge in their favorite activities. 

Flexible arrangements:

If seniors feel changing homes (and, in many cases, cities) at the fag end of their lives is a risky venture, they can rent out the units initially to assess them and understand if such an arrangement is best suited to their needs and interests. Most senior homes provide rental options that make decision-making foolproof because you know what you're getting into without risking your savings. 

Curated activities for all-round well-being:

Making new friends and acquaintances post-sixty may not be everyone's cup of tea. Assisted communities provide several opportunities to meet like-minded people and establish meaningful bonds. Senior living communities usually pulsate with events that engage the residents physically, mentally, and spiritually. There are enough recreational activities to keep the mind occupied and happy.

Regular health camps, check-ups, spiritual engagements, fun trips, celebrations of festivals, birthdays, and personal milestone events make for a fulfilling and satisfying experience. 

Covid-like emergencies:

The pandemic and lockdown restrictions were a wake-up call that our traditional standalone set-ups are ill-equipped to handle such emergencies. Assisted living facilities provide the perfect cocoon with prompt medical aid and infrastructure to follow social distancing or quarantine protocol. 

Maintain social lifestyle:

Senior home is a sector that is fast expanding and developing. The communities are competing with each other to provide the best possible infrastructure and lifestyle for senior citizens. As a result, we have a range of assisted living communities that cater to every section of society. In no way is the senior citizen expected to pare down their lifestyle to live in one of these facilities. 

Do you agree with our reasons? Would you like to add to the list? Let us know in the comments section.