In the next 30 years, the French population is expected to increase from 68 to 74 million, and these Another 6 million will all be seniors. And if their number is going to increase, the wish of most of them is to grow old at home and not in a hospital. However, only 6% of them live in adapted accommodation to their physical condition.
This subject, which was at the heart of the presidential election, should soon lead to the creation of a government system called “Ma Prime Adapt'” on the model of “My Renovation Bonus” – which makes it possible to finance heating or even insulation work – in order to develop these habitats. Approximately 700,000 housing units should be created in 10 years.
To contribute to this dynamic, the company Royal Independence– leader ofhome improvement for seniors– has created a technical guide focused on the bathroom, one of the main risk areas in homes for the elderly, in partnership with Alogia, a specialist in health prevention solutions in housing for seniors. Very concrete, guide “Housing adaptation work and occupational therapy” identifies the questions that arise when it comes to fitting out a bathroom for seniors.
With its guide, the company has the will to ensure that the government system does not deploy with negative effects which can sometimes affect the elderly, in particular unscrupulous companies or inappropriate behavior towards the weakest. and the ambition to find a quality balance between costs and the necessary healthcare expertise.
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