HOUSTON: All of us want to stay in our own homes as long as we can as we get older. It’s good for us and it saves on the cost of residential care.
But how can we create homes that enable people to live independently while remaining safe and supported? Here are five tips for creating better supported housing:
2. Provide onsite care
Many older people do not have high care needs, but having onsite care provides a safety net especially for those who need a bit more support.
We’ve started to move away from dementia wings in our extra care schemes because our research showed those with the condition fare better when they live in a community with others who don’t have it. The stimulation of being part of a more diverse community and the support networks that emerge are far better for their wellbeing.