Supplementary housing in Bat Yam (also known as assisted living in Bat Yam) is actually one of the big privileges an elder man can receive. It is housing, to be sure, which includes single or double private rooms, shopping center, gym, pool, library, and activities which are adjusted to the elderly, and practically anything an elder needs to continue living their lives in the way to which they’re accustomed.
In addition, a supplementary housing in Bat Yam includes medical treatments, administered by physicians and nurses 24/7. These treatments are provided within the supplementary housing so that the elders will be able to continue keeping their independence and life routines, despite their medical condition.
Supportive Housing in Bat Yam – The beginning and the following changes
Up to the late 80’s, elders who experienced a decline in their medical state had to move to a home, or in worst cases – nursing homes.
The establishment of secure housing, supportive and supplementary began when certain people realized that even elders, exactly like everyone else – need their independence, a factor that unfortunately was taken away from them partially, if not altogether, in homes or nursing homes.
Supportive housing in Bat Yam provides the elder the possibility to manage independent life: participate in classes, enjoy a variety of activities, such as swimming, reading, etc. and in addition, to receive the assistance and medical care in times and places when they need it.
Many elders prefer this type of housing, a thing that cannot be said of the other options.
The difference between secure housing in Bat Yam and Supportive housing in Bat Yam
Secure housing in Bat Yam provides almost the same conditions which supportive housing in Bat Yam provides. The difference is the target audience.
Protective housing is a type of housing, which suits the elders who are not nursed and that do not need continuous treatments. Protective housing includes all the amenities that exist in supportive housing, besides the medical treatments: single rooms for singles (or private rooms for couples, as needed), attractive activities, cleaning, security, pool, restaurant, etc.
It is important to mention that the Bat Yam home includes a department of supportive housing and that is to allow elders who experienced a decline in their health to remain in the housing to which they are used to and known in.
