Comments on: Design Makes a Difference in Today’s Senior Living Homes

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 04:46:24 +0000

Check out another one of my posts about senior-friendly design at: http://www.seniorsforliving.com/blog/2009/05/28/aging-in-place-designer-style/

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 04:43:42 +0000

Thanks so much for your comment, Kara! I’m glad to know that it was helpful, especially given the work that you do. Thanks also for sharing it with the architects and designers. Let me know how the next tour goes – I’d be curious to hear how the glasses and Vaseline works!

By: Kara

Kara — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:07:13 +0000

Great article, Michelle! I work in the world of senior living design and shared this article with our architects and designers. They stay on top of things pretty carefully but were enlightened to know that this information is being shared to better the lives of the seniors in our world. We always tour facilities that we are working with, of course, but the idea of seeing throught the eyes of a senior is brilliant. On our next tour we are going to bring glasses and Vaseline!

By: Boomers and Seniors: New You Can Use | Seniors For Living

Boomers and Seniors: New You Can Use | Seniors For Living — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:15:14 +0000

[...] Our main purpose at SeniorsforLiving.com is to present helpful information about senior housing and care options for you or your loved ones. Our SFL blog offers daily insight, commentary, and engaging content on related topics of interest to boomers and seniors. In our latest post, Design Makes a Difference in Today’s Senior Living Homes, you can discover the fascinating role that interior design plays in a senior living facility. It’s not just about making an assisted living or senior housing community look good in order to impress prospective residents and their family members. While that is important, there are certain aspects of design that have emotional and physical benefits as well. Find out more… [...]

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:47:44 +0000

Thanks, Kaye and Sandwiched, for your positive feedback!

By: Sandwiched

Sandwiched — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:59:04 +0000

Excellent point. My mom’s retirement community is beautifully designed, which makes a big difference–both to residents and visitors alike.

By: Kaye

Kaye — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:31:57 +0000

Great article. Never thought of that (design issues). Good to know for hm design as well!