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Thailand may seem like a younger person’s destination. But an extended stay in Thailand for the over 60s, 70s and 80s is not just viable, but highly rewarding. Thailand’s acclaimed support and care services mean that a rejuvenating prolonged period of active senior living in idyllic surroundings can be a fantastic health and wellbeing investment.
The climate, internationally recognised service standards, healthy tasty food, broad choice of outdoor activities, professional health support and the friendly and welcoming Thai people makes a longer stay in Thailand a highly regenerative experience – physically and spiritually.
Competitive pricing
Financially it makes sense too. An extended stay of 30 days or more means the financial cost per day comes right down – for example, to around £55 per couple, per day including an excellent buffet breakfast. For this cost guests can stay in a specially designed apartment room in a beautifully landscaped resort garden adjacent to the Gulf of Thailand.
All across Thailand there is purposefully designed accommodation for older adults. There are compelling residency options all the way from Chiang Mai in the north, to Bangkok and to Pranburi near the resort town of Hua Hin in the upper south of the country.
The Blue Lotus Wellbeing retreat in Pranburi, for example, is a three hour drive from the Thai capital, and is set in 20 acres of beautifully maintained tropical gardens. Guests have access to the resort facilities of a full service resort on their doorstep, if they need it.
Something new in a beautiful setting
Blue Lotus says that the campus in Pranburi is a good fit for guests who live independently but want a break from daily responsibilities, are exploring supportive environments for later life, would benefit from structure, companionship, or rest. Guests may enjoy nature, culture, and quiet connection, or simply want to try something new in a beautiful setting.
Facilities have been designed with the elderly in mind. Some 38 guest room apartments in Blue Lotus feature safety rails, wheelchair access, widened doorways, emergency call buttons and repurposed bathrooms.
Active senior living
The philosophy at Blue Lotus is one of ‘active senior living’. The idea is that optional participation in activities such as Tai chi, cycling, yoga, swimming, tennis and cooking classes stimulates body and mind, boosts social connection and acts as a bulwark against declining health.
Experts say that the key to a successful vacation is clear communication within the travelling couple of what they want to achieve. Creating lists of what they want to do – or not do – is a good start.
“Advance communication with Blue Lotus, transparency about needs and thoughtful planning are key to a successful longer-stay vacation in Thailand,” says Paul Dean of Blue Lotus Wellbeing in Thailand. He recommends a no-obligation discovery Zoom or WhatsApp call with Blue Lotus to talk about needs and expectations.
“Once in place at Blue Lotus, we are confident that the life-enhancing care from the staff and the physical setting will make it a wonderful experience for all active seniors, elderly individuals or even couples where one of them experiences early-stage dementia guests,” he says.
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Specialist nursing care is available if needed
