Senior Citizen Housing: Spend the Golden Years with Bliss

After several years of balancing work and family life, retirement comes as a well-deserved respite for the senior citizens. So it is important to them that this time in their life is free of everyday worries. Those who have been working outside India may also want to return to India after retirement. In the 21st century, financially stable retirees form a major section of the elderly population. These senior citizens have flexibility and resources to live their life in a way that will help them spend their final days in peace.

According to the statistics of the year 2013, about 8% of our population is above 60 years of age, and this number is increasing at the rate of 3.8% annually. Due to the high demand, many renowned real estate builders are coming up with senior citizen housing projects in metropolitans as well as in vacation spots like Goa, Dehradun, etc.

What is special about Senior Citizen Homes?

The Senior Citizen Homes are not only luxurious but are also meant to cater to the assisted-living concept. In spite of financial independence, old age invariably takes a toll on the physical wellbeing of the elderly people. Therefore, health and safety are their top concerns at this age. Senior homes provide the following benefits:

Medical Emergencies- The retirement homes are provided with hi-tech emergency facilities so that immediate care can reach the residents in time or they can be taken to the hospital quickly.

Safety and Security- The rising rate of crimes against senior citizens has emphasized the importance of safety and security for them. These homes are well-equipped with CCTV surveillance and 24x7 securities to ensure optimum safety for the residents.

Old-age friendly facilities- Better lighting, wheelchair-friendly spaces, physiotherapy centers and mobility facilitation are some conveniences that can help the elderly people. Some projects also provide day-care workers for them.

Recreation- As the entire residential complex will be exclusively for the senior citizens, residents will get ample company. Indoor games room, tree-lined walking tracks and picturesque landscapes will provide good options for the residents to relax and rejuvenate.

Some Important Senior Citizen Housing Projects

Ashiana Utsav Lavasa, Pune

Lavasa is India's first planned hill city in Pune and amidst the soothing greens of this locality is the senior living project- Ashiana Utsav. The project offers 1 BHK and 2 BHK apartments in sizes ranging from 915 sq. ft. to 1,310 sq. ft. To support the lives of the old residents, facilities like arthritis-friendly doors and bath fittings, antiskid tiles and emergency response system have been provided in the project. The serene location of the project makes it an enticing location for the aged people to spend their final years.

TATA Housing- Riva Residences, Bangalore

Located in Hessaraghatta, Bangalore, Riva Residences is a senior living project by TATA Housing. The project promotes the concept of community living exclusively for the senior citizens. It is a part of TATA's township aimed at enabling the residents to live a comfortable life, with all major facilities at their doorsteps. The project offers 1 BHK and 2 BHK apartments in the price range of Rs. 32.6 lacs- Rs. 48.7 lacs. A committed maintenance staff, old age friendly facilities and a serene ambiance together make this project one of the best residential facilities for the senior-citizens.

Ashiana Nirmay, Bhiwadi

Ashiana Housing is the pioneer in bringing senior citizen housing in the mainstream. Another project by the group is Ashiana Nirmay located in Bhiwadi. The project offers more than 700 senior residences in 1, 2 and 3 BHK configurations. Old age friendly facilities in the project include flat interiors, lifts with auto-recovery devices, arthritis friendly doors and bath fittings, chamfered wall edges and support rails in the toilets. These units are available at a price of Rs. 33.86 lacs onwards.

Serene Adinath, Chennai

Covai Property Centre in a joint venture with Adinath Foundations has also entered the senior housing market with its project Serene Adinath. It is a part of the Adinath Shantiniketan Senior Citizen Community. Located in Perungalathur, Chennai, the project enjoys a close proximity to the GST Road and the Outer Ring Road. Supportive health care services and other facilities like housekeeping and concierge make the residents' life much more comfortable. 1 BHK, 2 BHK and 3 BHK apartments are available in this project.

 Thus, bringing together comfort as well as luxury for the senior citizens, senior housing projects are gaining importance in the Indian Real Estate Market. Unlike ordinary housing projects, senior living projects are tailored for the old-age needs of the residents so they can live their silver years in blissful comfort.

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