Technology & Advanced Architecture Changing the World of Senior Citizens

Real estate sector has been a torch bearer by bringing all possible trends and patterns into the market. Followed by Ready-to-move-in-homes, there is an immediate surge in real estate – senior living homes. According to Mordar Intelligence, the size of Indian Senior living market is $10.15 billion in the current year and the volume was further expected to increase with a growth rate of 10 percent. The advanced and smart offerings provided by the residential communities for senior citizens are driving the market steadily. The developers and providers are designing the homes with innovation that redefines the retirement phase of elderly by offering them vibrant tapestry of life.

In this article, we have listed top 5 senior living homes in India that is offering fun, entertainment and safety to elderly people’s retirement phase!

Columbia Pacific Communities: Based in Bengaluru, Columbia Pacific Communities is India’s most loved senior living operator firm. The homes of Columbia pacific are designed with global standards of infrastructure which are purposely curated for senior citizens. They track the health conditions of residents with their own health providers from Columbia Asia Hospitals. They offer medical services for senior residents which are quality-based at affordable prices. Ensuring that no-compromise with safety & privacy of residents, they use tech-based security systems, fire-fighting equipment powered by latest technologies. The company was awarded as ‘Senior living project of the year – 2022’ by the popular magazine ‘The Economic Times’ under real estate category.

Their senior living project ‘Serene by Columbia Pacific Communities’ brings senior friendly amenities to nourish the active life style. The facets of the project includes Wi-Fi enabled club houses, healthy & nutritious home-styled food in spacious dining halls, geriatric programs & assessments, music concerts, lectures, funny interactive workshops, 24/7 availability of staffs for maintenance and concierge services.

Athulya's Assisted Living: Breaking the old sayings that old-age residential homes are terrified, Athulya’s Assisted Living located in Bengaluru, strives to bring difference in the livelihood of senior citizens. They provide high standard and luxury old-age homes with unique and elder-friendly living amenities. The interiors of the homes are perfectly designed based on geriatric-friendly designs such as grab bars in corridors, slip-resistant floors, and protected landing seats and so on. They leverage technological innovation, particularly like AI and wearable’s to monitor and track the mobility’s of residents even when they are asleep. They provide peaceful and safe infrastructure to stimulate the calmness in body and mind of residents. And the homes are purposely located near hospitals for the medical emergencies. To elevate the mental health and wellness of the residents, they conduct social engagement activities and programs with the help of geriatric professionals.

“To monitor and track the vitals of our residents without disturbing them, we use technological device called ‘Dozee’, a remote patient monitoring technology”, - Srinivasan Govindaraj, Founder & CEO, Athulya assisted living

Oasis Senior Care Home: After crossing 60 years, regardless of gender, we cannot describe in words how they are struggling in the sphere of solitude and defenselessness. Knowing the pain points of elderly people, Oasis, situated in the enchanting state of Kerala, provides well constructed and designed homes with ambient atmosphere. To provide hassle-free and happy retired life for residents, they have come-up with fully-furnished and independent villas. The villas are commenced with well-protected walls, 24/7 CCTV camera surveillance, nurses, ambulance, solar back-up services, routinely medical check-ups and so on. Well-developed guest rooms and visiting centres are located within the premises for the blood-relatives of the residents. They can visit them anytime and spend fruitful time with their loved ones.

Ashiana Shubham: Considering the fact that the segment of Retirement is the time to take a step back from our professional, occupational and personal duties, it is time for witnessing our dreams and desires getting fulfilled. But in a fast paced city, this serenity seems to be impossible. There is no run away from the noise, smog and messy lifestyle, which puts a damper to the golden phase of life. Chennai based Ashiana Shubham by Mantri Developers, has thoroughly understood the concept of senior living. They offer senior living homes catering to the desires and needs of elderly residents and helping them to age gracefully.  They provide homes with healthy environment which presents a graceful and active lifestyle. Their senior living projects are constructed with elder friendly architecture with global rated amenities such as walking tractions, pools, 24/7 CCTV surveillance, accessibility to elderly medical equipment, worship area, library, cafes, entertainment mediums and many others.

“Housing for senior citizens is much more than real-estate business”, - Sushil Mantri, Founder, Mantri Developers

Nema Care: Based in Gurgaon, Nema Care is one of the largest and leading Elder care platforms in India. Constructed and designed for senior citizens, Nema Care ensures that their homes are not only made by bricks, but by people who are committed to serve and take care of senior citizens. They provide homes under three categories, Care Home Assisted Living, Dementia Care Independent Living and Home care. Nema Care offers highly curated and assisted living homes for seniors. They provide 24/7 care for elders with highly professional and trained staffs to carry out various roles and responsibilities who are committed to provide care and companionship for every need of residents.

“As a social enterprise, we are aware of the financial difficulties that many seniors and their families encounter. Our goal is to make senior care accessible and affordable with the help of modern technology so that seniors can age gracefully with the assistance they require”, - Sanjeev Kumar Jain, Founder, Nema Group

Their homes are based on ‘Age in place’ concept, which obtains to enhance the quality of life and eliminate the horrible loneliness trauma that elders face. The ambience of Nema Care homes are just apt for elder people as they are located near the multis-pecialty hospitals. They empower senior citizens and enable them to build confidence by offering them a life of independent living. Apart from offering living space for elders, the team of Nema care facilitates the management of electricity, gas, Wi-Fi connections, purchasing grocery, medications, transportation, housekeeping, laundry and other multitude facilities to present risk-free services to senior people.

Undoubtedly, retirement phase in our life is the concession of our golden years and right time to recess, relax and it is a time out to taste all those tastes of life that was reserved for post retirement. Starting from attentively crafted living areas to a prosperous array of actions and wellness programs, the senior living homes are fostering the sense of socialization and simultaneously encouraging the bonds of friendships & relationships.  Hailing to express the comfort and happiness, the senior living homes are testament where the golden years of every senior citizen deserves to be celebrated!