Post-retirement years can be hard on people who do not have adequate liquid funds to manage their expenses. Traditionally, Indians have held capital in the form of non-liquid assets like gold and property which cannot be used to meet the routine expenses. Keeping this in mind, the Government of India introduced the concept of Reverse … Read more
Is retirement home a fancier version of an old age home? The decision was sudden. The senior Venkateshwarans wanted to move out of Goa, where they lived with their son, to hometown Coimbatore. The son was taken aback and wondered if he had not cared enough for his parents. He was worried. The seniors were … Read more
Home security is important for everyone, and especially for seniors. It doesn’t only mean relying on expensive technological products to keep ourselves secure and safe. The most important way of handling emergencies is presence of mind. Let’s take a look at some very basic yet useful and powerful safety tips for seniors to be kept … Read more
What should you be looking at before the final decision? The choices are plenty and attractive but the bottom line is value for money. We suggest you consider the following points before taking a final call: 1. The builder and the construction: These days, many companies are re-marketing their non-selling properties as retirement homes. Do … Read more
Senior living communities are suited to: People whose families are settled outside the country or city. Retirement communities ward off the loneliness by providing them the much needed social interaction with like-minded people, in the same age group. People who would like to have an independent lifestyle and engage in recreational activities. Healthy and physically … Read more
There has been a big change in the way urban India lives. There is a social transformation taking place in different segments. Gone are the days when seniors resigned themselves to a boring, post-retirement life. Instead, today they want to live it up and make the most of their golden phase. Increased longevity, better medical … Read more
Is retirement home a fancier version of an old age home? The decision was sudden. The senior Venkateshwarans wanted to move out of Goa, where they lived with their son, to hometown Coimbatore. The son was taken aback and wondered if he had not cared enough for his parents. He was worried. The seniors were … Read more
