What Is Senior Living? And When Do You Need It?
Senior living isn't the same as a nursing home. Here's what it actually offers, and the signs that indicate it's time to consider it for a parent.
Front view of RUKUN Senior Living with gardens and palm trees
What Is Senior Living? And When Do You Need It?
When do you actually need senior living? The term "senior living" may still be unfamiliar to many people in Indonesia. In short, it's often equated with a "nursing home." In Indonesia, nursing homes are generally run by the government under the social affairs department, while senior living facilities are typically privately operated and offer a higher class of facilities.
Senior living is a hospitality-based facility designed specifically for seniors, offering housing integrated with wellness services, including an activity program and assisted living. The buildings are generally designed specifically to suit the needs of seniors. Each day, residents follow a series of activities prepared by the activity team. These wellness services aim to help seniors work toward a better quality of life.
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Assisted Living is a limited form of care designed and provided for seniors who need help with daily activities. RUKUN has built a precinct for seniors where every service and living need is already available — whether for seniors with an independent, dynamic lifestyle, or those who need more support.
A range of service options are available to suit residents' needs, from the option to continue living at home or with family while joining activities at RUKUN Senior Club, to the option of moving in permanently.
When Do You Need Senior Living?
As people age, declining physical ability is one of the main things a senior begins to experience. A caregiver is often needed to help look after an aging parent, from eating and drinking to bathing, dressing, and various other daily activities.
Not every senior needs this level of support, as many remain healthy and active well into old age. However, once a senior requires special attention and you're unable to be available around the clock, that's a good time to start considering senior living.
So, when is the right time? The right time is when the senior you care for:
- Already requires special support and attention, particularly if showing signs of dementia.
- Has experienced some decline in physical function.
- Starts to withdraw or often feels unheard by family, due to forgetfulness or repeating the same stories over and over. Read Also: 10 Signs of Stress in Families Caring for Someone with Dementia.
- Has family members who are too busy and don't have time to provide round-the-clock attention.
If several of these criteria apply, it may be time to consider transitioning a parent's care to senior living. Indonesia already has a number of senior living options, one of which is RUKUN — the first senior living community in Indonesia. RUKUN is located in the Sentul area, in a location free from pollution.
An enjoyable, active life is the primary goal at RUKUN, guided by its four Dimensions of Wellness.
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For further information, you can visit www.rukunseniorliving.com or contact 021 8795 1525.
RUKUN Senior Living
Darmawan Park Area
Jl. Babakan Madang No. 99
Sentul Selatan – Bogor 16810
Phone: 021 8795 1525
Facebook: RUKUNSeniorliving
Instagram: @rukunseniorlivingindonesia
Nursing homes in Indonesia are generally run by the government under the social affairs department, while senior living facilities are typically privately operated with a higher class of facilities and more integrated wellness services.
Assisted Living is a limited form of care designed and provided for seniors who need help with daily activities, such as eating, bathing, and dressing.
When a parent already needs special support (particularly if showing signs of dementia), has experienced physical decline, begins withdrawing or feeling unheard, or when family members are too busy to provide round-the-clock attention.
Options range from continuing to live at home or with family while joining activities at RUKUN Senior Club, to the option of moving in permanently within the RUKUN precinct.
No. Not every senior needs special support, since many remain healthy and active well into old age without requiring additional care.