Garden maintenance is becoming more and more strenuous. The stairs to the upper floor are getting higher and higher. The children’s rooms have long been empty. When people in old age find it more and more difficult to live in their own four walls, they think about where they can live better. Here you will find an overview of the exciting possibilities:
1. the generation house
It used to be a matter of course for several generations to live together under one roof. In the meantime, more and more people are rediscovering the advantages for themselves. The main advantage is the support that the inhabitants of such a project offer each other. It is therefore not surprising that more and more projects are being developed as generation houses.
2. the senior WG
Feel like a student again as a pensioner: The flat-sharing community makes it possible. The fact that people live together in the same phase of their lives also makes sense in old age. As with students, this is especially worthwhile for seniors with low incomes, because the costs, such as rent and ancillary costs or if something breaks, are shared. As in a house of generations, there is always someone there to help you in your everyday life. So seniors can continue to live independently. 3.
3. the senior citizen apartment
The senior citizens’ apartment is specially adapted to the needs of older people. This applies not only to the apartment itself, but also to its surroundings. The apartment should be barrier-free and located in an environment with good infrastructure. Supermarkets and doctors should be in the immediate vicinity so that everyday life can be easily managed and help in an emergency is not far away. An expert will tell you exactly what you should look out for in a senior citizens’ apartment.
4. living abroad
Enjoying the evening of your life in the sun and in a mild climate is a dream come true for many. However, the warmest countries are not necessarily the most suitable. In addition to the climate, it is also important to pay attention to the cost of living and infrastructure. Experts therefore recommend that you seek advice before emigrating. But if you do it cleverly, you will get more out of your pension in a country with low living costs.
5. assisted living
Assisted living enables senior citizens to continue to run their own household. Caregivers help with everyday tasks that have become too difficult for seniors and in an emergency, help is always on hand. The type of care depends on how independent someone is. So if certain tasks become more difficult in the course of time, the care adapts itself. Here, too, it is possible to live alone or in a flat-sharing community.
6. housing exchange
If your own apartment has become too big for you or if you simply want to move near the children, you could also change your apartment. This is especially worthwhile now that it is not so easy to find a new apartment. The bottom line is that both sides sell each other their property. Real estate professionals help here that the right exchange prospective customers come together.
Do you want to sell your house in the future or are you looking for a smaller property? Please contact us. We will be happy to advise you.
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