Old Age Homes are the last hope for many old people.

In all my last blogs, I discuss about the dark side of old age home that how many old parents are forcefully send to the old age home by their own childrens. But like every thing in this world have two sides like that only old age homes also has some advantages.

As we all know that with advancing age, people often lose motor functions. Performing day to day activities becomes a daunting task. In an old age home, the association helps with daily activities. An alternative to this is having a dedicated caregiver who can help with the everyday chores around the house for 24 hours.

Since old age homes are for senior citizens, doctors are always at hand and emergency services are available 24×7. Alternately, the elderly should have someone with them who can schedule appointments with doctors and go with them to the chamber. In case of a medical emergency, it’s good to have a person who can take care of hospitalisation.

The one most best reason being in old age home is that in old age home  they are in constant company of people their own age. If their children are away from home, they have to live alone and that can cause stress and depression. Living in an old age home may give rise to feelings of abandonment as well. Loneliness is also an issue. Ideally, there should be a companion at home who can fill this void. Companionship is paramount, especially for those who have lost their spouses. For them old age home is all new hope to live life with joy and laughter.