Rich Kilgannon (photo with the kind permission of arch painting)
The United States are faced with a growing aging population. According to the US Census Bureau, the population, aged 85 or more years, will be projected from 6.7 million in 2020 to 14.4 million to 2040 and by 2050 to 18.6 million. Senior Living Communities are preparing for this demand, but sales projections can not only be bound to an increasing population. Since the operators want to diversify their sources of income, the increase in active aging adults has meant that senior living communities concentrated more on wellness and lifestyle in addition to maintaining.
The Aarp Home survey and the Community Preferences shows that 77% of adults aged 50 or more hope that they can spend the rest of their lives in their own houses. But realistically, this is not possible for many. Senior Living Communities that create an environment that meets the needs of these active but aging population and are successful for competition.
How can Senior Living Communities appear and not only address an aging population, but also to an active population? Below I outline 3 important tips.
- It's all about ambience. How people feel when they visit their community will determine whether they want to return. The creation of an inviting lobby room, which feels more like a high-end hotel than a healthcare system, is the key to creating an inviting environment. Dining areas that feel more like restaurants compared to Cafeterias ensure that visiting potential residents are looking forward to enjoying future meals in the community. Common areas that are beautifully furnished ensure that the residents feel like moving in luxury apartments. Lack paint can affect the feeling of a space – and it will convey a feeling for the culture of her community. It shows your attention to detail and ensures that all areas of your building or campus are fresh, clean and inviting to future residents. A painting partner is just as important who can make these improvements quickly and with a minimum of disorders to ensure that the residents are surprised and enthusiastic.
- The great nature. Active adults want to be exactly that – active. Spend the health benefits of the time outdoors that the most desirable lived communities offer outdoors outdoors. The landscape design should include hiking trails, strategically placed benches, flower gardens and water features that offer calming opportunities to be outside. Make sure these rooms are well lit for residents who may enjoy an evening walk. Part of the creation of this visual landscape is to ensure external beauty near buildings with fresh color and attractiveness. The appearance will contribute significantly because the residents use amenities such as pickle balls, a golf course, swimming pools or an indoor fitness studio.
- Social spaces to create community. Social spaces are crucial for the development of the community. We know that aging adults benefit from mental suggestion and personal connections. Her residents pulled away from their houses to live in their community. Regular community events not only build camaraderie, but also contribute to the social and emotional well -being of the residents. Puzzle tables, communal libraries and open areas in which neighbors can all meet, contribute to the community and the feeling of belonging to a resident. It is important that these rooms feel invitingly, the furniture is arranged in such a way that the needs of residents who may have mobility problems and the walls are freshly painted – either with an accent wall to give the room a bang of color or An all-over color that gives a warm, inviting feeling to encourage the residents to spend time in the rooms.
With increasing alternative population, many older adults are proactively looking at high -quality shared apartments to relieve their transition from the place, which they have often referred to as home for many years. Senior Living Communities who want to stand out must not only meet the needs of this aging population, but also expectations. The municipalities that keep up to date in the trends in decor, colors, furniture and amenities will not only increase the sources of income because of an increasing population, but also by becoming a desirable place for aging adults.
Rich Kilgannon is President and CEO of Arch Painting, a commercial and residential area Painting that works nationwide.
The in each expressed opinions McKnights Senior Living Market places are that of the author and not necessarily that of that of McKnights Senior Living.
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