The question of how we will live in old age is one that we we are reluctant to deal with when we are young. For most people, the thought of being the thought of living in a retirement home is linked with negative emotions. emotions. But it is precisely in order to become acquainted with alternatives that one should about the topic of "assisted living in old age" at an early stage.
It is human nature to want to lead as self-determined and independent a life as possible. and independent life as possible. With increasing age, many people of one day being severely restricted and dependent on others. on others. But even if this state should really come about this condition, it does not necessarily mean that a nursing home is the only solution. home is the only solution.
Older people today have more options than ever before to find and live in the and to be able to find and live in the form of housing that suits them best. In the field of In the field of assisted living in old age, there are now various offers, which can be adapted over time as the need for care increases. increases. The assistance can be precisely tailored to individual needs. individual needs. How tailor-made can assisted living be in this way? support the elderly in their autonomous and active everyday life as much as possible. support.
Those who are not yet in great need of care, but who would like but would like assistance in carrying out certain tasks in everyday life, the outpatient form of assisted living can be just the thing. be just the right thing. Often a little support in the organisational area (e.g. shopping) is all that is needed. (e.g. shopping or cleaning) or by an outpatient care service, so that the senior care service, so that the senior citizens can continue to live in their own homes. in their own four walls. In addition, technical aids such as a mobile emergency emergency call, fire protection measures and fall prevention, stair-climbing aids or tablet dispensers with a reminder function are also services.
If a barrier-free home is needed and one's own house is not suitable for conversion, for example home is not suitable for conversion, assisted living in a residential in a residential complex. Here, you will not only find barrier-free living space but can also take advantage of medical and general care. care. Nevertheless, living in such an assisted even from a legal point of view is not comparable to a retirement home. because each resident has his or her own household and thus a great deal of self-determination. and thus a large degree of self-determination. Thanks to the care services, security and support are provided at all times. support is provided at all times.
The same applies to assisted living communities for senior citizens, where pensioners share an share a flat and are cared for as needed. For many older people, the senior citizens' shared flat is a really good choice: on the one hand, they can on the one hand, they can live as independently as possible in old age, and on the other hand they make new, stimulating contacts and no longer feel lonely. lonely. It can be a great help to live under one roof with people who are with people who are in a similar situation in life. Unlike Unlike in a nursing home, a senior citizens' flat-sharing that can give new energy. Because a lively exchange and and mutual care keep people mentally and physically fit - whether it's cooking cooking or playing cards.
Even if the topic of assisted living in old age is only presented in summary form it becomes clear that many worries and fears are unnecessary when thinking about of one's own living situation in the future are unnecessary. Often, life in one's own home can be continued longer than expected with outpatient assistance. can be continued longer than expected. But living in an assisted assisted living facility also offers many advantages. And those who are looking for for more sociability may find happiness in a senior citizens' flat-sharing community.
