Retire In Goa With Ikigai Senior Living

Ikigai – Goa’s first active senior living community by Prescon brings you a way of life that mixes energy, activity, entertainment, and more.

Who wouldn't want to retire in Goa, the eternal land of sun, sea, and fun? So many of us would've spent our Goa visits wishing we had a home in this stunningly beautiful state. Making it possible now is Ikigai Senior Living by Prescon, which is creating Goa's first exclusive and vibrant community for the 55+.

Research on eldercare has consistently shown us the benefits of having a community around us. Unfortunately, given our busy city lives, it is precisely what many older adults miss out on after retirement. There is no longer a professional community to connect with daily and mobility, and the poor infrastructure in our cities means socialising is not always possible. Many apartment communities are populated mainly by a shifting, younger population, making it difficult for older adults to find their tribe. Sometimes, older adults move to the city their children live in but find themselves bored without a group of friends to call their own.

A solution to these problems is an active senior living community, where you can live with like-minded older adults in a space designed to cater to a community that is growing older but wants to make the most of their lives. Your comfort and conveniences are taken care of here with dedicated staff looking into your every need, from cooking to daily housekeeping, leaving you free to enjoy life and get busy with activities you wish to pursue.

Here are a few things that Ikigai Goa offers to ensure your retirement years are hasslefree:

• First up is a community of fun, like-minded people. We all know the benefits of being in a community with people you can share a meal with, go for walks, or laugh with. A study published in the February 2022 issue of Preventive Medicine suggests that laughing with friends is associated with a reduced risk of developing functional disability or problems with daily activities like bathing or dressing. Finding a fun group of people to be with could help you stay healthy!

• Homes that are well-appointed and maintained without the headache of having to take care of it yourself.

• Sudden illness is a common worry as we age. Unfortunately, it isn't easy to find a doctor or rush for help if you take ill in the middle of the night. However, Healthcare and medical assistance are always at your fingertips in a senior living community, ensuring you get help on the spot.

• The vibrant social calendar with activities here ranges from art to music and wellness, ensuring you have a day that packs in quite the punch.

• A safe and secure environment is essential to older adults. A senior living community like Ikigai Goa ensures that even if you live alone, you can go about your day in a safe environment and get a sound sleep at night without worrying if you locked the gate or secured the latch on the front door.

• There are small chores and tasks in all our lives that need attending to but can sometimes get cumbersome. Concierge services make this a convenient job for all by taking it off your hands.

• If you are used to driving or traveling independently, you may often wonder if a senior living community will offer you that luxury. Like many others, Ikigai Goa also provides transportation services to ease moving around.

• No more cooking can be music to many a homemaker's ears. Meals are planned here with nutritional values in mind and according to health needs.

• Stay healthy and fit with wellness programs. Doing some of these in a group works well as a motivation factor too.

What mainly adds to Ikigai Goa's USP is its location. Based in Kadamba Plateau, it is centrally located and a stone's throw away from the beautiful and serene historical area of Old Goa, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Surrounded by hills and has a beautiful lake view. Panjim, Goa's capital and a vibrant city, is just 10 kilometers away.

What would retired life in Goa be like?

For one, the weather is good. It's a year-round tropical climate with a powerful monsoon that comes with its own charm, albeit a very wet one!

If you like a mix of culture, entertainment, and a constantly evolving vibe, you will not be bored, not just because you are part of a vibrant senior living community. Goan villages and the state's interiors retain an old-world charm with endless greenery and sudden pockets of silence. The unusual and beautiful Divar Island is just 40 minutes from the property. Well-known bird-watching points like the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary and the Batim Lake are within a 45 minutes distance, giving you a new hobby to explore!

When you want a dose of activity and fun, you can check out the more buzzing beach, shopping areas, and restaurants offering global cuisine. Goa also has a strong cultural tradition of music, theatre, and dance to explore, and the Fontainhas Latin Quarter is just half an hour away.

Best of all is its easy connectivity to cities across India by bus, rail, and air.

The good news is that anyone can buy property at Ikigai Goa, though you need to be over 55+ to live there. Of course, like any home, your children and friends can stay with you whenever they want. You can also rent your home with the assistance of the team. Ikigai Goa will also run a holiday rental program on a revenue-sharing arrangement.

Many older adults have spent years focusing on their professional lives and fulfilling the needs of their family in their personal lives with barely enough focus on their own needs and interests. A senior living community offers them that space and time in an environment that is motivating and safe and within the warmth and joyful company of friends.

For more information, visit www.ikigaiseniorliving.com or reach us at +91 8766757810 or write us at goasales@prescon.in

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