Linda pulls out her chair and sets her chocolate croissant on the plate in front of her, just as the low hum of the espresso machine signals that her latte is almost ready.
Susan joins her moments later, and before the coffee even arrives, the conversation has already turned to grandkids, pickleball scores, and plans for the afternoon.
In 1988, restaurateur Sara Matera and her business partner opened The Green Parrot Restaurant on the sun-soaked island of Bonaire, a Dutch territory in the southern Caribbean near Venezuela. With sweeping views of turquoise water and an open-air dining room seating more than 150 guests, it quickly became a beloved gathering place for locals and travelers alike. Visitors would toss crackers into the sea and watch fish dart in from 100 feet away.
The Real Plot Twist? The Hidden Costs of Senior Living Furniture
They looked great on Day One.
But then came the scratches. The wobbles. The stains that never really came out.
Five years later—you’ve bought them twice.
Blog – February 3, 2025 Evolving trends in senior care continue to prioritize dignity, foster community, and promote well-being, with design playing a key role in shaping the resident experience. Spaces are being thoughtfully adapted to support holistic wellness, social connection, and a greater sense of comfort—creating environments that truly support every moment. The future…
Blog – December 14, 2023 Who doesn’t love a love seat? It’s a seat just right for a couple or a couple of friends in senior living communities. It is the chair that fosters connection. Accommodating two, the love seat is cozy and comfortable seating well suited to large or small spaces. Kwalu’s newest offerings…
Blog – November 23, 2023 Your parents are getting ready to move into an assisted living apartment. The resident space in these communities can range from cozy and private up to spacious and shared and has a size of 350 to 1000 square feet. Your parents are going to need storage space. Often, multiple pieces…
Blog – October 19, 2023 We live longer and, in many cases, better lives. ‘Wellness’ is replacing the word ‘care’ in independent and assisted living communities as they invest in wellness promoting spaces like meditation rooms for self-care and gathering spaces to support connectivity. In these spaces, one of the ways ‘wellness’ is delivered is…
Blog – September 18, 2023 It’s the time of year when thoughts turn to staying in a little more. In the Fall, even active seniors turn their attention to quieter and cozier indoor pursuits, and that requires the right seating. A recliner is the definition of relaxation. The ideal design of recliners for seniors will…
Blog – August 23, 2023 Seniors are eager to establish new friendships and maintain existing relations in their senior living communities. In addition to creating spaces that are elegant and homelike, senior communities are investing in furniture that supports the connectivity and activities of their residents. Furniture for luxurious common areas in senior living Lounge…
Blog – July 18, 2023 Nearly 100 million people will be living with dementia globally by 2030. Let that sink in. Not only will 100 million people be living with dementia, but there will also be those in place, typically in memory care units in senior living communities, tasked with caring for the residents and…
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