10 Reasons Why Children Should Allow Their Parents To Move-In To A Senior Living Home

Senior Living Homes have been around for a while now. They offer seniors a range of benefits which have made them so popular. There is data that suggests the share of seniors as a percentage of the total population would increase from 7.5% in 2001 to around 12.5% by 2026 and expected to surpass 19.5% by 2050. This makes it all the more important to have more senior living units available.

With children moving away from their parents for studies or better job opportunities, seniors prefer staying back rather than moving around with them or living alone. Senior living homes are a better option. Here are 10 reasons why children should let their parents move-in to a senior living home. 

Here are 10 Reasons Why Senior Living Homes Benefit Parents

1. Just like any other individual, the elderly love their independence and like doing things their way. Senior living homes give them all the independence they need to continue their lives. Want to cook your meals? By all means. Want meals prepared for you as per your liking? That can be arranged too. It is not just with cooking, the elderly get to choose the level of independence they prefer.
2. Sure, seniors outside senior living homes have people they interact with and can reach out to whenever they need them. But they don’t have many like-minded people in their inner circle. The elderly can meet like-minded individuals in senior living homes and connect with them. It is always good to have people of the same age group, with whom you can socialise because they empathise and understand each other better than anyone else. 
3. Is your home senior-friendly? Does it have wheelchair access, your bathroom has grab bars & hand showers? While ageing is inevitable, it has its challenges. Seniors are prone to falls, and this can cause various risks. Senior living communities are senior-friendly, allowing seniors to freely move around their home or the community without fear of falling.
4. In addition to the previous point, even if a senior falls or gets injured, the community is prepared to address it. There are 24*7 doctors & nurses available, a pharmacy, and have an ambulance on campus in case of emergency. Most senior living facilities have tie-ups with top hospitals, given a senior needs to be admitted.
5. While physical well being is important, emotional well being is equally crucial. Many studies have shown that the elderly are more prone to depression and mental illnesses. When the elderly live with their children, they are often left alone for hours on weekdays. They are left alone and to themselves, with little or human interaction. Whereas, in senior living homes, the elderly have no room for loneliness, as the community plans various activities for the elderly. Whether it is a dancing class or a drawing competition, the community always has activities planned to keep the seniors active and busy.
6. Senior living homes provide concierge services, that does all the running around for the elderly. From bill payments to the delivery of essential items, everything is just a call away. The seniors can sit back and relax.
7. With everything being taken care of in senior living communities, the elderly can now explore their interests or pick up a hobby they once used to enjoy.
8. The best part is,  many senior living homes are situated away from the hustle and bustle of the city, offering tranquillity and lush greenery. At senior living homes, you wake up to the chirping of the birds instead of the noise of traffic. However, the senior living communities are seamlessly connected to the city as well. In case, you want to step out of the community, seniors will not have any trouble getting around.
9. Seniors are introduced to a host of amenities like the gymnasium that is equipped with special exercise equipment that adapts to the physical strength of each senior.
10. The most vital factor is being able to live without any interruption, even during pandemic. They continue to receive the facilities and services required to maintain their overall well being. While taking care of seniors, all the safety measures are followed. The seniors are provided with whatever they want, be it daily essentials or health checkups.

Seniors should enjoy their golden years and spend their time doing things they love. Senior living homes are equipped to allow the elderly to live a carefree life. Free of worries and responsibilities. Primus Senior Living is the perfect community for your parents. Our homes are created with the concept of intelligent home design, the in-house event management team keeps the seniors busy, and tailor-made services are available to their doorstep. Primus properties are practically designed with lush greenery and bespoke hospitality.