Athulya Assisted Living

Imagine you are reading the last paragraph of the book you loved so much. It gives a great feel that you are about to complete it. At the same time, it makes you feel missing such a good read if you finish the last paragraph! ‘Retirement’ is just another word for many. But, for the person who is undergoing this phase, it is a mixed-feeling than a word! There comes a day for everyone where one should decide and say this is enough. However, deciding ‘that’ day is more difficult than one could imagine. Few feel happy for the relaxed and peaceful life they have after experiencing a complete life and few feel sad for they are going to miss the active professional life that they have been living for the past 3 or 4 decades.  Unable to decide when is the right time for you to retire? Here are 3 simple questions to ask yourself if you are retirement ready.  Unable to Cope with Job Responsibilities -  The transition into aging slows you down gradually. The body will be in dege

Aging is an inevitable part of human life but is accompanied by numerous changes in one’s routines particularly after retirement due to lifestyle modifications. This sudden turn in day- to- day life causes stress, anxiety and sense of deprivation. Seniors also face many home emergencies after retirement leading to dependencies on their family members and care takers. In many developing countries like India, the percentage of ageing population is likely to exceed the demographic distribution of the youngsters and employed workforce shortly. Hence it is important to address and improve attitudes towards aged persons and ensure government participation in elderly care. Else, there is a prospect of facing a socio-economic crisis globally thanks to this   generation imbalance. Common Retirement Emergencies for Seniors Health Issues: Retired adults alone at home are likely to face health issues both life threatening and chronic, physical disabilities, malnutrition concerns a