From small rooms to luxury villas, a look at retirement homes in Southeast Asia
From small rooms to luxury villas, a look at retirement homes in Southeast Asia
In recent years, retirement villages offering a mix of lifestyle amenities have been springing up across Southeast Asia.
These retirement villages cater to seniors with a wide range of needs – from those who are fully independent, to residents requiring help with daily activities or even intensive medical support.
At Millennia Village in Seremban, Malaysia, Mrs Peri Menon, 70, begins her day with a swim, followed by breakfast by the pool.
"We don't have time to get bored. Time seems to pass quite nicely," Mrs Menon said.
89-year-old Robert Huang is a Canadian retiree who lives in the Ban Sabai Village in Chiang Mai, Thailand.Â
Every week, Mr Huang participates in a range of activities including going on day-trips to markets, temples and nearby mountains.
"This place is like paradise to me," Mr Huang said.
Vivobene is a Swiss-backed luxury senior care facility, also located in Chiang Mai.Â
Residents live either in standalone villas with private gardens or in apartments within bungalow-style blocks.Â
Monthly prices range from 100,000 to 160,000 baht (about S$4,100 to S$6,600), which include meals, daily housekeeping, planned activities, laundry services and four massages a month.
Dr Yazmeen Abdullah, 83, chose Domitys Bangsar in Kuala Lumpur for the autonomy it provides.Â
She cooks her own meals, gardens outside her unit, and appreciates the balance between independence and support.
While senior living in Indonesia has largely developed around domestic demand, Bali stands apart.
