Demand of residential complexes specifically suited for senior citizens
Metro cities experience an increasing number of senior citizens left alone to battle and survive their after retirement life. In this scenario the preference of the senior age group is living with like minded people and they look for a home for senior citizens. Self sustained retired, about to retire people and seniors whose children or the rest of the family live abroad look for senior living homes.
Considering more and more acceptance of western housing style in the Indian society, Makaan.com asked its users whether there should be residential complexes suited specifically for senior citizens. The finding of the research was mainly positive; however, 16% people felt that such complexes will put an end to the traditional concept of joint families and might prove to be medically unsound for the senior citizens.
The following article elaborates on the provision of senior living homes. Better health care, longevity, the concept of nuclear families and space limitations have made alternate homes for the aged a necessity. Retired individuals prefer to invest their retirement funds and pension in these homes. In order to ensure a safe and sound environment, senior citizens’ residential societies should be equipped with every possible facility, namely, places of worship, healthcare centers, parks, meditation centers, wellness centers like spa, club houses, departmental stores, etc. Such complexes also take care of the daily required services like that of domestic help for the purposes of cooking, cleaning, washing etc.
The senior living homes are generally in the form of small town ships with specially designed apartments. They provide the elderly emotional security and companionship. Buying a home is one of the most significant financial investments that one ever makes; therefore, it is only advisable to do a proper market research and survey prior to finalizing anything. For more of such poll reports and to cast your vote in a poll, visit MakaanIQ.