With the growing modernization and globalization, as India becomes a more complex nation, there have been various developments to uplift the senior citizens of our country such as Assisted living concepts that provide the services of caregivers and nursing.
Because the nuclear families have gotten more common, the old age section is more vulnerable to feelings of isolation and depression, which can be lethal to their already degenerating body. Feelings of incapacitation and dependence increase. Once fully functional beings, find themselves feeling unwanted in a family which they have built from scratch. While the younger generation can’t be blamed for this gap between both generations, they can ensure that proper care is provided to senior citizens. The awareness about this has been on the rise in India.
Over the last few years, not only has India been able to heed to the challenges that the old age group presents, but also taken a step in the right direction to solve them. Proper assistance is now being provided in these homes, which can be tweaked and customized according to each old-age citizen’s needs. The outlook of old-age homes has changed as seniors now want to stay independently and this will of theirs has led to the development of senior housing facilities.
The increasing psychological issues of the geriatric age are of prime importance and should be treated. Having a senior citizen living home, not only allows similar age groups to interact with each other, thus creating an aura of belonging but also helps assistants provide systematic care. Being surrounded by someone of your own age group
feelings of vulnerability and loneliness as well. Further, these homes are adjusted to the needs of this age group by providing walkers, wheelchairs, ramps, elevators and even the food is customized to their taste. It’s all about making this age group feel like they still matter.
The most vulnerable group usually happens to be the retired age group, for they suddenly find themselves completely dependent on someone after working for all their life. Growing awareness on psychological help in India allows this section of the geriatric age to accept their life circumstances, feel relaxed and wanted. The culture difference between generations makes living style of this age group very different An old age facility allows the older age group to customize their rooms according to their preferences and do things in their own way.
For all that they have accomplished all throughout their lives, we owe older citizens respect, gratitude, and proper care. We can best portray this gratitude by making sure that our older communities are good places in which growing older can be accepted, and cherished. We must celebrate our senior citizens every day.
Vanya Duggal
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