Old age is a very sensitive and fragile period in life where elderly people need extra care and comfort. When the elderly in our care are prone to accidents would you know how to handle the situation? Are you aware of the resources available in Colombo to take care of the elderly? As our parents, or relatives or those we give care to – age; they require more and more help because they lose their natural ability to take care of themselves and most times growing old presents its own challenges.
Discussing assistance to aging loved ones is not always simple. Maybe you've noticed that your mother who was once meticulous about her appearance, is wearing wrinkled clothes and not doing her hair. Perhaps there are bruises or constant falls and when addressed, their instant response is, "Everything is fine, there's no need to worry." Admitting they need help would mean they can no longer take care of themselves, and no one wants to lose their independence. Admitting they need help and accepting assistance is not easy for people as they age.The burden often falls on the family to recognize the signs that an aging parent might need help with daily living tasks.
When is it right to offer help to your elderly loved ones? There will always be a few telltale signs you can pick up: spoiled food that doesn't get thrown away, unexplained bruising, forgetting appointments, difficulties in mobility, difficulty getting up from a seated position, difficulty in walking and balance, forgetfulness, strong smell of urine in the house, confusion in performing familiar tasks, a notable difference in grooming habits and personal care, extreme clutter and dirty laundry and dishes piling up, poor diet or weight loss, loss of interest in hobbies and activities, changes in mood or extreme mood swings, forgetting to take medications, or taking incorrect dosages.
If you are living away from your elderly folks or are unable to take care of them any longer and you are considering placing your parents in care facilities and retirement homes, we have put down a list here to help you make these choices.
Royal Nursing Home located in Maharagama is a retirement home which provides apartments as well as packages to meet individual needs. Phone number: 11-2804040
Village 60 Plus provides day care facilities, short term and long term residential care, lifetime residential care. The home undertakes care for residents suffering with dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, patients with diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, patients who are bed-ridden, require nasal feeding, PEG feeding or with urinary catheters. Care is also undertaken for residents who are either deaf, blind, amputees and paralysed patients. Phone: 112820753, 77 3 314 346
Windsor Gardens is a senior retirement home located in Havelock,and provides residential nursing care for residents. Phone: 0712527725 Email windsor_gardens@yahoo.com
Cinnamon Care Home located in Bandaragama while providing a retirement home also provides care for residents suffering from dementia. Phone: 0771761777
Noble Aged is a senior caring facility that provides senior retirement living, short term living facilities, day care for senior citizens, bed-ridden person care, home nursing and home medical services. Noble Aged is located in Piliyadala. Phone number: 0723355006, 773355908 Email: info@nobleaged.com
Rivendale Resort is a retirement home for the elderly and is located on a 3-acre property in Piliyandala and provides medical assistance as well as care for differently abled elders. Phone: 0773 022 636, Email info@rivendaleresort.com
The Lanka Alzheimer's Foundation provides care for the elderly suffering with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Phone:112667082, 112667084 Email: alzheimers@alzlanka.org
If you are looking for homes that are a tad cheaper, there's:
Gamini Matha Home for Elders which provides basic facilities such as food, clothing, accommodation and medicine.The home is located in Colombo 2. Phone: 11-2682397 Email: colomboymba@sltnet.lk.
Grace Perera Elders Home provides food, care and attention to the elderly. Phone: 112 727 580.
St Martin's Elders Home, provides care and basic facilities for ladies. The home is located at Stag Place, Colombo 5. 112 598 576.
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Anthony Ephraums
Can you provide me with email addresses of top quality retirement and nursing homes in Sri Lanka?
P.Kandasamy
Could you pl. furnish me a list of good quality paying Nursing Homes in and around Colombo ?- Kandos
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Can you provide some contacts of home visit carers for elderly?
Deepthi Wickremasinghe
Can you recommend me a high end retirement home in Kandy for a 80 years old lady school teacher ?
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Robert Morton
I am a 75 year old Australian male Australian, who is coming to live in Sri Lanka under the " My Dream Home " retirement visa. At this time I am totally able to look after myself, cooking, house and garden work. But as I get older that will not always be the case. I am looking for a very high quality aged care facility, that ca look after me now and into the future what ever it may hold for me. If you could forward this request to any high quality age care providers , it would be very much appreciated. I very much look forward to your reply, Kindest regards, Robert Morton.
Niroshan
Dear Mr. Robert,
My name is Niroshan and I am a Hotelier. last week I plan to go abort to earn some more money due to financial issue with my family. but I have my mom with me and I cant leave her along. so I still thinking that what is the solution for it.
If you think that I can take care of you and you can sort out my financial issue, for sure I will stay in Sri Lanka and all the problem can be sort out.
Kindly send me your contact details to my email if you are interest.
best regards,
Niroshan
athula_talagala
Dear Mr RM - If you are keen to have a personal care taker who will look after you as his father in a rented house / apartment (of your choice) would you be interested - this person is a very kind educated early retired planter who wants to be near where his family (wife & 2 sons 18 & 14yrs still studying in Colombo) I am sure you will enjoy his / their company as they are very humble living down to earth very honest god fearing family - very positive you will feel home with them - this is not a business proposal - kindly contact me if interested on viber +94771053562 whatsApp +94703053562 for details
Ravi
Dear Mr Robert Morton,
This is NOT the ideal place for you to find what you are looking for, especially as it's freely open to the public. Please beware of bogus offers which will drive you to endless despair.
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Sheran
Dear in house team,
Please advice me on the facilities and the prises for 75 year old my father
Regards,
Sheran Haputhanthrie
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I expect to know whether there's anybody who is willing to visit home and actively engaged with 81-year-old my mom. ( maybe even 2- 3 hours a day )
Hanna
Hey dilki, i just read your request and i might be interested, but i need further information about location etc.
I am 36 yrs old and a German national, living in colombo for three years. Hold a bachelor degree in Social Work. Not able to communicate in sinhala or tamil. English and German only. If interested pls get in touch. Best hanna
bdchand
Hello Hanna. If you are still in SL I have an opportunity for you so please get in touch with me.
Arun2020
Hallo Hanna,
I am (52 y Male) interesting part time eldercare work at week ends, already have a training from German Care giving organization Ayurvedic treatments, and communication skills of English Sinhala and basic German. If you know any client please let me know. thanks Arun
Anu Wijesekera
Hi I am looking for some support to visit my father who is in his early 80 s at home and engage with him through conversations and keep his mind active and happy.
Thank you
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Hi anu
Do you have this requirement still.
I am in to this service recently. If need the service pls contact me [Phone number removed. Only registered users can post phone numbers]
Kenny Udagedara
Hi , I am looking for Young or Middle aged female person who would like to stay as companion with my mother while she is doing her studies or work. She can be a boarder merely home mate to mother as she is along in the house. My mother is not old or sick person but just would like to have a company . The house located in Kandy , middle of city…
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YesI would like to be a companion but i wish i could accomodate my husband too if you do not mind
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Hi there, I am looking for a quality, warm and friendly carer/helper/gardener/errand runner etc for my 80 yr old inlaws near Colombo.
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I am 71 years old but i am in good health. Though I married no kids now I have no proper income now i am expecting to work in a house or some where
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I am looking for a senior paid home in Kandy province. Please let me know if you find such in and around Kandy province. Thank you.
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I need senior paid home for my mom in Kandy or matale province. Her age 85 years old… Please let me know if you find such in and around Kandy or matale province. Thank you.
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