Life post-retirement is a new chapter that must be celebrated. Senior hood is a time for a new, hassle-free beginning, and an opportunity to live a carefree life on one’s own terms.
Many seniors continue to choose independent living for several reasons such as managing their schedules, cooking their meals, choosing their activities, and the overall ability to stay independent.
While independent living is a great option for seniors who are active and healthy, seniors and their families need to weigh the drawbacks as well and make the right pick.
Limitations of Independent Living
● Safety concerns: One of the major concerns is the safety of senior citizens living independently. Whether it is handling medical emergencies, falls or accidents, or health issues, seniors living independently aren't equipped to handle such situations.
● Security concerns: While falls are a major concern among seniors, the lack of supervision and security makes it harder to monitor and control who enters and leaves the residence. Seniors living alone are at risk of financial exploitation, targeted scams and frauds, home invasions, and other security concerns when they live alone.
● Limited assistance and care: Independent living doesn't provide seniors direct access to medical or personal care. Seniors have no help with daily chores or in case of an illness or health issue.
● Social isolation: Seniors living independently are also at a higher risk of feeling lonely or isolated as they have minimal or no interaction with friends and family. The lack of participation in events or activities also makes them feel bored and abandoned.
Why make the switch to Retirement homes for seniors
Retirement communities are a great option for seniors looking to lead an independent life in a safe and luxurious community. Senior living communities offer the perfect place for the elderly to enjoy the next chapter of their lives, doing things they love, in the company of like-minded people.
Retirement homes for seniors are no longer the dimly lit old age homes that society has painted a sorry picture of all these years. The new-age senior citizen homes like Antara Residences for Seniors are luxurious, fully-finished residences planned keeping senior-specific design interventions in mind. These senior citizen homes offer a variety of benefits and promote an active and healthy lifestyle that enhances the lives of seniors.
● Improved safety and security: From housekeeping and maintenance to having security measures and a trained healthcare team in place, retirement homes for seniors ensure they are taken care of on all fronts.
● Enhanced healthcare: Whether it is assistance with daily chores or access to doctors, senior citizen homes are fully equipped to cater to all needs. Retirement homes provide access to healthcare professionals on-site, medication management, and wellness programs that enhance their overall health and well-being.
● Independence with support: Retirement homes strike the right balance between providing support and giving seniors the independence to lead life on their own terms. While seniors have the autonomy to carry out their activities, they also have access to help with daily activities when needed.
● Active lifestyle: Retirement communities provide seniors access to various amenities like gym, swimming, yoga, and sports to keep the mind and body active. A daily physical routine under the guidance of professionals helps seniors maintain strength, flexibility, and balance, reducing the risk of falls and injuries.
● Better mental health: The ability to socialize with like-minded folks through activities, events, and shared spaces helps combat loneliness and isolation. A more relaxed and enjoyable environment also reduces stress and anxiety levels and improves their quality of life.
Overall, retirement homes for seniors bring in the much-needed combination of physical activity, social interaction, and mental stimulation, in a secure environment. In the right atmosphere, seniors have a more positive outlook, and improved mood, and lead a better, more wholesome life.
Antara Residences for seniors offers safety & security with an emergency response team always on standby. The residences are designed keeping senior-specific needs in mind like anti-skid flooring to prevent trips and falls, raised seat heights and grab bars in toilets, and panic alarms for any emergency. From a fully equipped gym to yoga and pilates, myriad hobby clubs and activities, a salon and spa, and multiple F&B spaces, Antara has all the facilities seniors need to live a happy, stress-free life.
To learn more about our residences and the exclusive Antara Comprehensive Benefit, call +91 96430 00014
