Suddenly a private space

After decades of wandering abroad and then returning to work in a state agency, by the time of retirement, Mrs. T had a heavy heart with many disturbances. There are no more meetings, exchanges and activities with colleagues that make people feel lonely and bewildered. The widow spent all the years of her youth to raise adult children. Therefore, in addition to family, friends and colleagues are like relatives who bring constant joy to her.

The house has many floors, but now Mrs. T just hides herself in her room on the first floor to read books, watch TV… and try to keep herself busy. But leisure still “tortures” her every day and time seems to be moving very slowly. In addition, old age has made her bones and joints gradually aging, making it more difficult for her to lift her feet up each step. Not to mention, slips and falls are always hidden behind the long stairs, which she also hesitates when she wants to go to the upper floors.

Elevators have helped open up “private spaces” for the elderly…

Then, suddenly one day a strange object appeared in the house. The elevator was installed by her son into the skylight of the spacious house, which she and her grandfather had accumulated all their lives. In the early days, the strange means of transport helped her to move up to the upper floors and it helped her to expand the living space beyond a few square meters on the first floor. She converted the room on the 5th floor into a spacious, overflowing space, full of light. And this place has become her “cultural center”, her own private space, where she reunites with colleagues at weekends, where she plays with her children and grandchildren…

Bridge to the past

Old people often live with memories whether sad or happy and when the elevator appeared, it became an extremely useful item for them.

The retired army general shared, he also keeps many memorabilia associated with each war with his teammates and nearly 50 years of military career. But for many years, he had to store it in storage because he was afraid to climb upstairs in a multi-storey house built 10 years ago.

Now instead of buying an apartment as the original idea, he has installed a good elevator for his house. Having an elevator is like having “second legs” so that he can go upstairs every day to look back at the memorabilia of a war.

…is a bridge between the present and the past!

The old general’s eyes lit up when he talked about his comrades who were born and died together with priceless wartime memorabilia. It was the faded military uniform, the letters sent from the rear, the enameled iron bowl left by a comrade or a few bullet casings that still smelled like the burning smell of the old battlefield…

We understand, the elevator has not only helped him overcome some diseases of old age. It is also a bridge between the present and the past, bringing him happy days with friends. It also allows him to often immerse himself in his own museum world, re-smelling the air of a glorious time.

Old age is often associated with nostalgia about the past, about the most brilliant years of youth. Therefore, being able to live with their memories will they return to being themselves.

Editor’s Word

Elevators are inanimate objects, but with each situation it brings different values ​​and emotions. For the elderly, whose body has gradually weakened its motor functions, the elevator is an extremely useful means of moving between floors. The “pains” of bones and joints of old age are neutralized. It also creates an opportunity for the elderly to expand their living space, regaining memories of the past, of a youth.

In addition, there are many high-rise houses of the elderly located in convenient locations in terms of traffic that can generate significant profits. And to do so, the elevator will become a must-have element in the house. When there was an elevator, it made the excess space very valuable when rented out. Even, if conditions allow, the elevator can help homeowners expand the area to 1-2 more floors. The investment for this new area is much smaller if buying an apartment or buying a new house.

There is a funny saying that is true: Young trusts father, old trusts … cabinet! In the late afternoon, economic independence is also a concern of many elderly people. They don’t want to be dependent, considered dependent on their children and grandchildren. Therefore, based on the house – their property, if it creates economic values, it will help the elderly feel more secure, improve their quality of life and be more relaxed.

And what do you think?