Why retirement homes

It has become a common occurrence nowadays of crimes being committed against senior citizens, as they are easy targets. Living in a retirement home gives protection and security to them because of constant screening of visitors.

Also gadgets like CCTV offering constant surveillance and video intercom makes sure that it is possible to monitor visitors. We are social animals and friends are an essential part of our lives. Once people retire from their jobs they miss the daily interactions that they used to have with colleagues who were of the same age group. At retirement homes with neighbours and occupants of the same age group it is easy for any person to blend in comfortably and lead an actively social life.

Daily work at home may not be mentally stressful but is physically very demanding, especially for senior citizens. At retirement homes, most of the daily chores and work is taken care by the association offering senior citizens a stress free living. Even chores like daily cooking are taken care of at the community kitchen. A constant cause of tension regarding senior citizens are health related issues and medical emergencies. Since retirement homes are exclusively for senior citizens, medical help is always available and are better equipped to handle emergencies.

The modern dilemma during these times are that even though there is no monetary scarcity, yet due to work pressure and commitments children are often not able to give their parents as much time as they would want to. The result? Whether you want a taste of the good life in a safe environment or need assistance with daily activities, retirement communities are constantly changing to better serve their residents.

Retirement communities eliminate home maintenance tasks by doing them for you. Additionally, senior housing provides a safe setting where residents can discover new pastimes. As we age, there are daily tasks that get harder to do after a while. Activities of daily living ADLs , housekeeping, and lawn care can be quite a burden to seniors and their families. Having everyday responsibilities taken care of allows seniors to live life to the fullest. Many communities also provide certified nursing assistants around-the-clock to support those who need care regularly.

Staff members are well-trained to help residents with dressing, bathing, eating, and other activities. Wellness aides are important because they not only help residents who require it but also independent seniors who may need something as simple as a medication reminder. Although you may not need help with personal care, accidents can still happen. Household falls and injuries could occur, and if you live alone, the thought of not receiving the help you need can be a little scary.

Retirement communities offer alert systems in each apartment home to maintain safety and peace of mind.

Every senior has their own set of wants and needs, so retirement communities offer differing levels of care, services, and amenities. Read our eBook for a detailed look at what retirement communities provide. From chair yoga to Zumba and strength training, fitness is essential to the well being of a senior.

Opt for regular Yoga classes and other fitness options at the gym and activity centres. Mental agility can be attained by befriending books in our library, having lively conversations with friends or by attending our regular classes on cooking, dancing or art therapy.

For the spiritually-inclined, we have regular meditation classes, satsang sessions and pujas. Our maintenance team plans numerous entertainment and learning activities for you: over events in just one year across all Ashiana projects. At Ashiana, you build a community of like-minded neighbours and friends, who soon become family. This provides an emotional support system, which along with a calendar full of mental and physical activities, makes for a long, healthy life. Having a support system of reliable friends reassures your family members and also fulfils your need to socialise.

With over 16 years of experience in Senior Living projects, we know what you need and we work tirelessly towards improving our facilities. Senior living homes are guarded 24x7 by trained and equipped security staff. CCTV cameras are installed at vantage points for round-the-clock surveillance.

We ensure that each staff member is trained regularly on first aid, and we hold regular fire drills. Emergency response systems ERS are enabled in the individual apartments. As a preventive healthcare best practice, we organise regular medical camps for our residents. Let us take care of all the hassles, so you can lead a life of comfort and ease.

We have a jam-packed roster of maintenance services offered by our in-house maintenance staff. Electricians, plumbers and repairmen are available on call. All essential services such as garbage disposal, cleanliness of common areas, and regular maintenance of infrastructure are handled by our team.

We have well-stocked convenience stores. Our cafes and dining spaces serve nutritious homemade meals made keeping seniors in mind. Our staff is there to help ease your concerns, and will go the extra mile to do so. You can rest assured that whatever you need and require, will be taken care of unequivocally.