As you get older, you should find that some things don't go well anymore and you need some relief or even move from a big house to an apartment to make your daily work easier. In old age, the quality of life should be high, you should be able to choose the tedious work and only pick the “roses”. A retirement home has its advantages in many ways. Even in the event of a fall in the room or a stroke, a senior residence offers security so that help can be provided quickly and efficiently.
There are many facilities in Europe, many of them are expensive and not everyone can afford them. In many facilities there is a shortage of staff and the service for patients is not always guaranteed or there is a loss of quality. Nursing staff often have little time for each patient and have to keep going so that the day's work can be completed.
It is also possible to inquire about senior residences abroad. Some in Europe, but also further away in Thailand. Thailand, especially Chiag Mai, is ideal for seniors, regardless of whether they are still fit or need help with everyday life, including hospice care, to achieve a dignified retirement.
Why is Chiang Mai so ideal, the climate is very pleasant, it has an interesting foreign community of many nations, nature and flora are impressive, first-class medical and dental care, there is also a lot to discover culturally. Another very important point is that Thai people respect the elderly and are very accommodating, which makes you feel very comfortable in care and daily life.
There is a wide range of care options in Chiang Mai, some are specialized and only care for a specific group of patients - seniors, others are located in the rural area of Chiang Mai, about 40 minutes from the center. In this regard, I would like to take a closer look at a senior residence that is only 5 km from the city center and very centrally located, the Ban Sabai Village Senior Residence.
Ban Sabai Vilage Senior Residence is a smaller complex that can accommodate approximately 18 guests. All seniors and nationalities are here , whether they are still fit or already in need of care. The resort is nestled in a tropical paradise garden with accommodations, a lotus pond, swimming pool, lounge, lobby and garden pavilions where you can hang out and meet friends. The location of the complex is also ideal for those who are still fit and want to move around freely; you can quickly get to the city or the shopping center by taxi. Location is also very important when it comes to safety and care in an emergency, there are 4 good hospitals within 5 km, so you can always reach one of them in a short time to provide the best possible care in an emergency.
In Thailand, care for a single person is often offered, be it for 8 to 24 hours. It's also very nice that the guest always has someone nearby and doesn't have to be alone in a room.
Normally, seniors have health insurance in their country of origin. If someone comes to Thailand, this is also possible, but you have to think carefully about whether it is worth it. This needs to be carefully examined from many aspects, depending on previous illnesses, etc., which will ultimately actually be paid for by the insurance company. Or you can save the insurance premiums and pay for the little things yourself. Depending on your age, it makes sense to take out insurance, which I usually consider to be useful up to the age of 80, but not after that, as most guests don't have any major operations to do.
Additional links for further information:
Living in old age in Thailand – offers and locations (compare-th.com)