How Can You Help Senior Citizens To Improve Their Quality Of Life?
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Is India Elder Ready With The Elder Population Increasing
According to a few studies, 20% of India's population will be 60 years old or above by 2050. Up until recently, the needs of the elderly in the country were rarely acknowledged and taken care of. The rights of the older generation was hardly talked about. Their requirements and life expectancy were limited. Most of the older people in India are taken care of by relatives and family members. 85% of the elderly are living with family, 8% are living with just the spouse, 6% are living alone and 2% are living with relatives, says HelpAge's annual report of the year 2018.
READ MOREThe Art Of Community Living: The Reason For The Success Of Community Living At Primus.
Community living is blissful when done right. It is best to go with, especially during your senior years. Community living gained acceptance due to many reasons. They ensure social interaction, a productive lifestyle, a safe and secure environment, and the optimal care needed for the seniors. A person will never feel left alone in a place filled with like-minded individuals who believe in enjoying life to the fullest. The art of community living is all about that. Socialising, getting to know people, and finding buddies for life.
READ MOREKeeping Retirement Simple: Why Does Everyone Need To Plan Their Post-Retirement Life Early?
Do you think it is too early for you to have a retirement plan? Actually, no. The earlier you plan for your retirement, the happier your retirement life will be. A quality retired life doesnot come to you just like that. A proper retirement plan will help you achieve that. So, what is retirement planning? Retirement planning is allocating your savings for the future in a way that you will be able to enjoy financial independence even during your retirement days.
READ MOREHow Did Primus Become A Zero Case Community During COVID 19?
The pandemic has caused panic among all the people. But the elderly were the most vulnerable to the virus and they had higher chances of risk. However, Primus, luxury senior citizen homes in Bangalore Providers, proudly became a zero-case community during covid-19. When the country and states struggled to bring the situation under control, Primus successfully made it by making protection and prevention our motto.
READ MOREAre Seniors Who Live In Communities Less Prone To Infections?
Seniors have a low immunity system, making them prone to infections and viruses. As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately about 15.5 million doctor visits and 3.7 million emergency room visits each year are a result of infections and parasite diseases. While many infections are preventable, it is always better to be aware of where you eat, who you share food with and places you visit. An infection occurs when another organism enters your body and causes diseases. The organisms that enter the body and cause the diseases are diverse including viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites. How does one protect older adults from such infections? Are seniors who live in communities less prone to infections? Keep reading to find out.
READ MOREMyths Vs Realities About Senior Living Communities
Retirement homes have always been portrayed as shady living spaces with poor living conditions. These kinds of misconceptions have stopped many seniors from moving into, and their families from letting their loved ones from moving to luxurious retirement apartments. It is high time that we bust some common myths about senior living communities.
READ MOREHow To Ensure Elders' Well-Being When Staying Away From Them
Before you realise it, it's time for you to move away from your parents. Whether it is marriage, studies or career, moving away from your parents is inevitable. Who is going to see to their meals, medicines, health, take them for their routine check-ups and everything in between? Their well-being becomes a huge concern when you move away from them. Thinking of all these concerns could make you feel anxious, but this will not last long, because here are a few ways you can ensure your elders' well-being when staying away from them.
READ MORETips To Help The Seniors Dealing With Anxiety/ Depression
Clinical depression is elderly is common but did you know that only a small percentage of them get the right treatment? One of the major reasons behind this is that the symptoms of depression in elderly are often misinterpreted as symptoms of ageing. The fact is that depression can hit us at any time of our life regardless of age, health, background or anything. Depression increases the chances of cardiac diseases and death from illnesses in elderly. The reasons that lead to depression range from lack of supportive social network to physical conditions caused by diseases. It is always better to never let them fall into depression than to help them through depression. Here are some tips to make their lives better even amidst the mental trauma.
READ MOREAccessibility For Seniors Is Key In A Luxurious Independent Senior Livin
Ageing is inevitable and irresistible! As people grow older their needs and health demand dedicated care and attention and that's why most of the seniors move into a luxurious independent senior living. Seniors have easy and immediate access to many things such as hospitality, on the call services and convenience. They can meet like-minded people and get the emotional support required.
READ MOREEnjoy Old Age Not Fear It: How Old Is Something To Look Forward To And Not Worry About.
Ageing is inevitable. Most of the time it is not the process of ageing but it is the fear of being lonely and disconnected that makes ageing scary. As young people, we should be kind and understanding about these concerns of our parents, grandparents and other elders. We must understand that they might not always be vocal about their needs and difficulties that they are facing. Just the same way community centres are not something our seniors should dread because a senior living community is the best place for our elderly loved ones to enjoy their life. Unlike expensive retirement homes, community living is a better and economical choice for the elderly. There are healthy dining options, activities, amenities and various facilities provided.
READ MORE5 Things To Keep In Mind Before Joining A Senior Community
Choosing a senior community or retirement home for your elderly loved one can be overwhelming as there are many options available these days. Nevertheless, to effectively decide on a suitable senior living community you should consider a few factors, especially if you are looking for the best retirement home in Bangalore. Understanding your elderly one and their requirements make it a lot easier to pick the right Senior Living Community for them. However, the first thing you should consider is the experience the senior care holds and the services they provide, because most of the time we go on to conduct thorough research and miss out on the less obvious concerns. To make it easier for you, below mentioned are 5 points you should consider while selecting the perfect senior community for your loved one. The best retirement homes in Bangalore will have the below-mentioned services and facilities.
READ MORE5 Tips Or Ways For Elders During Monsoon
Monsoon season comes as a relief after the scorching summer months. It is considered as the best of all the seasons by many people. Because monsoon, by its nature, makes people feel refreshed. But this might not be the case for the elderly. How much ever we all find it delightful, we cannot deny the fact that the season comes with its own set of problems like viral infections and several other health issues, and given that senior citizens are the most vulnerable ones, it is highly important to keep them safe.
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