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Retirement homes are now becoming a popular living choice among the elderly community. Adding life to the golden years is the greatest selling point for retirement communities. It's a chance for elders to continue to embrace life, while the bodies and minds may be giving in. As we age, our psychological health needs to be given as much importance as our physical health. Keeping this in mind, retirement homes aim to make their residents feel at home by supporting the building and maintaining of a close-knit family and friends circles within the community.
READ MOREThe Top Features Of Geriatric Friendly Space
It's no surprise that as people age, their list of needs only expands. Most older adults cannot handle all their requirements on their own without putting a strain on their lives. Moreover, it becomes difficult for them to move around as their lifestyle begins to change. This would be a good time for them to move into a more senior-friendly space, where there is a whole team available to look after their every need. Retirement homes are one such space, which provides assisted living and carefully curated features for the senior community. Here are the top features of geriatric friendly spaces: 1- Healthcare services Health is of utmost priority for older adults. They will need regular check-ups to keep a tab on their mental, physical and emotional health. Many seniors are already on medication for their conditions. A simple reminder or care for the same are of extreme importance. A senior-friendly society needs to have 24/7 on-ground healthcare services for its residents. Personnel needs to be available to take them to their doctor's appointments and attend to them in case of any emergency healthcare situation. 2- Fitness A routine fitness regime is important in order to reduce the risks of developing certain illnesses and improve overall health. A geriatric-friendly gym and a well-equipped meditation and yoga center should be in place for seniors to get in on some physical activity. 3 | Nutritional benefits Having to prepare all three meals while keeping in mind nutritionary requirements becomes a task for our senior friends. Senior-friendly societies often have in-house nutritionists that help curate the everyday meal plans of the residents. Retirement homes take into account the specific dietary requirements of the seniors to prepare healthy, yet delicious meals for them. 4 | Secure and intelligent living At retirement homes, there is a 24/7 security on the premises to keep seniors safe. Rigorous background checks are done for all staff prior to being employed as well. Furthermore, these homes are fitted with intelligent designs that lower the chances of accidents like slipping and tripping. The designs include round edges on furniture to prevent injuries from bumps and bathrooms fitted with grab handles and anti-skid tiles. These senior-friendly design features can make living independently more convenient. 5 | Engagement Senior-friendly homes are top-notch when it comes to inducing some fun into the lives of older adults. They host a calendar of activities to engage, entertain and educate it, residents. Seniors can choose from recreational activities to attending events held on the premises. From game nights and movie nights to practicing hobbies and attending language workshops, they have plenty to choose from to keep them busy. 6 | Handle household work and odd jobs Senior-friendly homes have staff that helps take off a load of household work such as plumbing, cleaning, dusting and so on. Furthermore, some societies even offer help with odd jobs such as paying bills and taxes, booking tickets and even getting things mailed. They tend to pamper its residents to make for a more comforting and relaxing stay. Growing up and growing old comes with a lot of challenges and lifestyle changes. Geriatric friendly spaces understand these challenges and work towards reducing the burden on seniors and ensuring that they live fuller lives in a comfortable space to call home. PREVIOUS POST ↠Yoga | Key to healthy and peaceful retirement days Yoga - Key to healthy and peaceful retirement days NEXT POST Psychological benefits of living in a retirement community â†' Psychological benefits of living in a retirement community YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Here's How To Add Fun Post-Retirement VIEW POST Factors to consider when buying a property as a senior citizen VIEW POST The Need For Senior Living Homes In Mumbai VIEW POST LEAVE A COMMENT COMMENT NAME * EMAIL * WEBSITE Primuslife Facebook Primuslife Twitter Primuslife Linkedin Primuslife WhatsApp Primuslife youtube© 2022 Primus TO TOP
READ MOREYoga's Key To Healthy And Peaceful Retirement Days
Yoga is derived from a Sanskrit word “Yuj” meaning “to unite or to integrate”. It is a way to integrate your body and your mind which helps you achieve a happy and balanced life. Yoga keeps a person composed and strong, inside out. Yoga is a physical activity that works perfectly for people of any age group including seniors. Yoga, apart from the physical benefits of maintaining a healthy body, also has the power to keep the mind sharp, and out of anxiety. Above all, no one is too old to start yoga with.
READ MORE10 Reasons Why Retirement Homes Can Be Healthier Than Living With Your Own Family
As you close-in on your golden years, you start to wonder if your best days are behind you. You may worry that you will have to be dependent on your children soon and switch to a slow-paced life. You'll move in with your children and turn to them to look after you and might have certain limitations while you are there.
READ MOREIs There Any Difference Between Memory- Care Centre And Assisted Living Centres?
There will come a point in everyone's life where one will not be able to live independently. It poses a difficult situation for the caregiver, who has to decide what kind of long-term care options to consider for their loved ones. Not all are equal, and it is important to understand the needs of your loved ones before deciding on which option to choose. In terms of residential care facilities, the two that have picked up momentum are assisted living and memory care centre.
READ MOREDiabetes; A Common Household Term To The Elderly
Diabetes is a common condition among older adults and most are aware of what it is and why it happens. Its implications on the aging elderly are varied and often difficult to manage owing to age and personal preferences. A Diabetic's body isnot able to produce enough insulin or does not utilize the insulin it makes. The food we eat is converted into glucose and is the source of energy for the body. But, for this conversion to happen and glucose to enter the cells and energize it, the hormone Insulin is needed. When a person suffers from diabetes, the inadequacy of insulin causes excess glucose levels in the blood that further causes varied health problems. It is a serious disease and it affects many older adults, but the good news is that there are ways to prevent type 2 diabetes, which is the most common one in the elderly.
READ MOREBenefits To Seniors Under IT Law
As senior citizens, there is much to know about income tax. As one begins to grow old, there are certain exemptions that are offered by the government. But who qualifies for these benefits, provisions and what are they. This blog looks to explore how Income Tax is calculated for senior citizens.
READ MOREHow Much Water Should Senior Citizens Drink?
Our bodies need water to perform basic functions like digestion, excretion, circulation. Our body would slowly start failing us if we donot provide it with the fluid requirement it needs. And this is what we call dehydration. Dehydration is when the body doesnot have as much fluid within the vells and blood vessels as it should. Generally, our body gains fluid through what we eat and drink. It loses fluid through urination, sweating and other bodily functions. But when we lose more fluid than we take in, our body can become dehydrated. When a person starts to get dehydrated, the body is designed to signal thirst. The kidneys concentrate the urine so that less water is lost that way.
READ MOREStep Into A Happier Old-Age; Walking And Its Benefits To The Elderly
Long ago, walking was the only form of transportation available for humans. Persons across age groups walked extensively to get from one place to another. The modern times have bought us the luxury of technology, which has made us notably less active than our ancestors. We have designed workout regimes, diet plans and optimized meals to live half as healthy as they did. But we've forgotten that the basic movements of a human body are an exercise by itself.
READ MOREInteresting Ways To Add Fun To Your Retirement Years
After decades of work, stress and the efforts of putting food on the table for the family, retirees finally get complete freedom and control over how they spend their time. They finally get free time away from the stress of work to explore something new. However, due to limited mobility and dwindling circle of friends, they often remain confined to their homes complaining about being bored, restless, disconnected, and discontented during their retirement years.
READ MOREWhy Is It Important To Remain Active During The Golden Years
The golden year's post-retirement has ceased to fill one's heart with dread. As opposed to stigmatic thinking of yesteryear, the post-retirement days can be a happy and enriching time. Earlier, there was fear and stigma associated with growing old and being retired and included aspects such as secluded living, memory loss, sickness and being unable to positively contribute to society. But, these are not so, in fact, post-retirement there are so many things that you can do to live an enriching and happy life.
READ MOREPain Management- An Integral Aspect Of Senior Health Care
The elderly population presents many challenges to medical practitioners, including severe and declining physical and medical conditions. The biggest myth is that pain is normal in elderly people. Many seniors feel that it's normal to feel pain as a part of growing old and so they do not report it on time. Pain in the elderly are either untreated or under-treated and these have a profound impact on their quality of life. Pain is one of the feared complications that accompany old age. It has a severe impact on the mood and functionality and often results in depression, anxiety, social isolation and sleep disturbances. Lack of training, inappropriate pain assessment and reluctance to prescribe opioid medicines also result in many elders living with chronic pain. There are various options for pain management available that can be used to manage varying levels and durations of pain for the elderly.
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