By Amit Sethi

In old age, people normally can’t walk long distances and usually, they have to depend on facilities which are available in the vicinity to fulfil their needs. So, they require all the services within the project in which they live or in the nearby areas. Nowadays senior living properties are developed with most of the crucial facilities within project amenities itself. However, there are some important infrastructures that senior people must look for in their nearby locality, let’s check them out.

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Hospital And Medical Support

Seniors are prone to increased health risks and they may need hospitalisation anytime as they grow older. Having a hospital nearby project where they live can save their life and allow the family members to visit them if they have to get hospitalised. Medical facilities like nursing staff, medical stores, etc. can be helpful to senior citizens.

Walking Area And Green Spaces

Fitness is important for senior people, so when living in a senior living project, one must look for an open area, jogging pathway and green spaces like a park. These things can be useful in developing a social connection with people of similar age groups. Green areas can help in getting clean air and keep the senior citizens healthy.

Senior-Citizen-Friendly Transport System

As people get older, they may not be able to drive a vehicle, so, they usually hire a driver or depend on the public transport system like the metro or bus for their travel needs. So, it becomes essential that the transportation facilities near senior living projects are also senior-citizen-friendly. There should be accessible stairs, availability of wheelchairs, lifts, etc. in the establishments.

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Other Important Infrastructures For Senior People

Apart from the above-mentioned essential infrastructures, seniors may also need banks and financial institutions for quick access to liquidity. Having reskilling centres nearby, NGOs for senior people and more senior living projects in the area can also boost the confidence of the people living in a senior living home.

The author is an independent financial journalist.