The three unique issues facing older adults living Ina high rise
apartment buildings for low-key income elders are:
- Disability to use stairs when the lifts are out of order.
- Poor maintenance of such apartments due to lack of financial
resources of the elderly.
- The environment of the neighborhood, as most of the families or
people will belong to low income group ,hence,, the rate of crime
and antisocial elements will be higher in such localities. Sense of
insecurity that develops in the elderly due to this.
The interventions may include:
- Maintenance of lift service.
- Assuring the proper maintenance of the apartments by arranging
for financial funds required for it.
- Helping them to develop good relationship with their neighbors
and helping them to socialize.Visiting them often and addressing
their insecurities with utmost attention and available
remedies.