Diverse yet accommodating common areas
Modern senior living design details in common areas open the door to an entertaining space filled with activities for the culturally diverse group of people who live there. It can be challenging to devise an activity plan when you have to consider varied cultural and religious backgrounds. Add the fact that some residents are single and some are married and it’s a challenge that presents itself every day.
More than a man cave
Senior living interior design space for men can be challenging when single women tend to make up the majority of the residents in a senior living community. Designing for men and incorporating activities that they can engage in together can include, playing pool, hanging out in a common area pub, or just pumping iron at a supervised gym. It is very important to have areas designed where guys can have some male bonding time.
Design with women in mind
Senior living design trends for women focus on such amenities as hair and nail salons with private areas for massage. Women in senior living also enjoy playing cars, painting and crafts so activity rooms with separate areas are needed to accommodate them. Designated cooking areas should be provided so everyone can try out a new recipe, take a cooking class or attend a pastry workshop to stimulate team building among residents.
Create dining communities of choice
Senior living interior design can focus on the dining experiences which should offer a wide variety of food options 24 hours a day. From vegetarian to kosher meals, many dining options make it possible to cater to a diverse pallet when it comes to food service. Celebrating all holidays and providing an abundance of food options, including buffets, help encourage fun conversations about heritage and history and culture. This provides residents an opportunity to get to know each other better by sharing some family history and discussing their favorite traditions.
Remove barriers; Design for all
Whether it is independent living design, assisted living design or memory care design, integrated looks play a pivotal role in the space as people look beyond their current situation and into the future. Designing space for couples, singles and people with a high level of acuity or residents in memory care should not stand out as an obvious design detail. All the beauty and grace of one senior living environment should overflow into every space and welcome all residents equally.
