When the children have left home, when retirement is reached, when "working or professional life" comes to an end, many senior citizens find it difficult to live alone. Loneliness and the cost of accommodation, which is sometimes no longer suitable as we get older, are the reasons why some of you choose a structure that is better suited to your needs.

There is a distinction to be made between serviced residences and so-called nursing homes. Serviced residences allow senior citizens to retain their freedom and independence, while benefiting from the services offered by the place: (delivery of meals to the flat, household help, physiotherapist or nurse on hand... and all this without having to move from your new home. In a way, it's like living in a hotel, but with your own flat in the residence.

Opting for a serviced residence offers seniors the guarantee of a 7/7 security service. These structures are perfectly adapted to your needs, allowing you to live in optimum conditions. These are recent buildings, with a lift and all the amenities to make your daily life easier. In short, everything is designed to guarantee maximum safety and comfort.

In many cases, these residences are close to shops and public transport, for example, to make it easier for you to move around and maintain a social life outside your new home. The home will also be fitted out to make everyday tasks easier or prevent falls, for example. 

It should also be noted that living in a serviced residence also reassures the family, who know that their elderly loved one is safe. You can also receive them without constraint at any time.

Above all, these are private homes.

Even though serviced residences emphasise communal living, each home is private and each person can decorate it as they wish, with complete peace of mind.

Unlike nursing homes, where you only have one room with private bathroom facilities, a serviced residence offers you private accommodation in the form of a traditional flat with one or even two bedrooms to accommodate your grandchildren, for example, as well as a fully-equipped kitchen, living room, dining room and bathroom facilities suitable for people with reduced mobility (PRM).

Of course, serviced residences are also ideal for couples, as these homes are designed for 2 people. What's more, all you have to do is walk through the door of your flat and you have direct access to the communal areas, so you can meet up with your neighbours if you don't want to isolate yourself.

Collective assistance and services if you need them.

A wide range of services are available to you (administrative assistance, catering and occasional logistical services), which is precisely the advantage of a serviced residence: you have a whole range of services at your fingertips that you can call on as and when you need them. 

A serviced residence guarantees that you will be able to maintain a social and convivial life.

Even though active life comes to an end with retirement, many seniors don't want to live in isolation.

It's essential to maintain a social life and to take part in activities. It's the only way to avoid sinking into depression or accelerating the ageing process.

Serviced residences offer a whole range of activities and workshops. These will help you keep in touch with people and maintain your independence and dynamism.

These activities include reading clubs, discussion groups, board games and creative workshops. Serviced residences also have a specially adapted gym.

In short, as you will have gathered, every effort is made to help you build social links, make contact with other residents, share and exchange ideas and live in safety.