When you grow older and prefer not to — or simply can’t — live with your children, where can you live comfortably?
Many seniors think their only options are nursing homes or care centers, but that’s not necessarily true!
If you’re a healthy senior aged 60 or 65 and above, with no dementia and able to live independently, there’s another great option besides a nursing home — the Senior Apartment!
At a senior apartment, you can live among peers, join daily leisure activities, make new friends, and enjoy meals prepared for you —
it’s one of the best and most enjoyable ways to experience retirement living!
In addition to private senior homes, some cities — such as Taipei, New Taipei, and Kaohsiung — also provide government-operated senior apartments.
With the government’s Long-Term Care 2.0 program continuing to expand, more centers are expected to open in the future.
If you have elderly family members, now’s the perfect time to explore this option —
contact your local Social Affairs Bureau for more details!
Source: Everyday Health Taiwan / iLongCare – YEN YEN
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