case studies and feedback

2023-07-28 08:21:25

At retirement age, the passing years bring their share of novelties and demands. Issues such as the quality of housing and living conditions are therefore essential for the well-being of seniors. For the latter, an adequate environment and living environment necessarily go hand in hand with a more secure framework, for example. The ideal housing must beyond this point meet specific practical needs according to the residents. In this article, let’s take stock of the repercussions and feedback from the people of the 3^e age.

A quality of life closely dependent on the living environment

For a peaceful and fulfilling daily life, seniors have needs that range from the security and comfort that we expect from suitable housing, to points as diverse as the need to feel respected, supported and well cared for. Between retirement homes, family accommodation and flatshares, the choice is relatively wide and must take into account the autonomy and special needs of the resident.

• With regard to the most popular senior housing, studies show that nearly 6 out of 10 seniors consider living in a senior residence with serenity, in order to maintain a certain independence and a feeling of security.
• For an identical proportion, seniors appreciate being able to continue to live in individual apartments.
• A little less than half of the seniors questioned argue that points such as à la carte services (housekeeping help, meal services) are considerable assets for a comfortable experience in senior housing, with considerable impacts on the well-being -being and health.
• 1 in 10 seniors attach great importance to leisure activities among the criteria to be retained.

As a general rule, the feeling of security, autonomy and security remain the points that make the difference between a pleasant experience in senior housing and a quality of life that will be considered less.

Seniors fear loneliness

If the elderly can have various requirements depending in particular on their habits or their level of autonomy, a recurring point expressed during feedback remains the fear of loneliness. Feeling lonely can lead to a rapid deterioration in health and general well-being for some seniors. If it can be pleasant to stay at home and to adapt the housing of the senior over time, senior residences like retirement homes can also meet the needs of sociability of people of the 3^e age.

• Seniors appreciate being less isolated in quality residences compared to home, when the individual’s close circle is not really available. In a quality residence, the fact of living with seniors who have the same centers of interest has obvious psychological advantages.
• In some cases, home care will be quite suitable if appropriate solutions are put in place, in particular with the presence of specialized personnel on site.

Senior housing: being surrounded in a suitable environment

For seniors who need care related to various pathologies as well as for those who remain relatively independent and autonomous on a daily basis, the various options such as senior residences or retirement homes make it possible to provide the solutions indicated. For some residents, beyond the attention required on a daily basis for health and tranquility (toilet, taking medication, meal service, etc.), the simple fact of knowing that they are well surrounded and in a circle where a certain level of dependence remains the norm contributes to feeling much better on a daily basis and to living the 3rd^e age without additional stress.

Ultimately, for people of the 3^e age, the quality of a solution will ultimately be measured by the possibilities it offers to the person concerned to continue to enjoy their independence and their daily lives in complete safety.

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