It may be hard to believe but some of the things we most enjoy about our homes are not the best things for us as we age. That’s because those old comforts can hinder the physical capabilities of the aging body. Think about it. Steps become a challenge for older limbs. In the bathroom, toilets that are too low make it tough for seniors to sit or stand without help. And if a senior has a back issue, they will avoid, at all costs, the big cushiony, comfy couch they used to love to sink into in their 40s and 50s. Creating the right environment using resident centered and comfortable senior living furniture can enhance the quality of a senior’s life.
Style + Safety = Happy Seniors
Style and safety play a big part in the planning of any senior community. Strategic design should cover all areas of senior living communities. Ranch style single floorplans. Senior living furniture, especially chairs that consider the height of the seat and arms to aid with ingress and egress. Non-slip flooring to minimize falls. Lighting designed specifically for diminishing eyesight. These strategic design features should be part of the plan to keep residents independent longer and happy. Integrated design can benefit the whole campus from Independent Living to Memory Care. It can change the quality of life for residents no matter what stage of acuity they may be experiencing.
Lounge seating designed for life
Gone are the days of overstuffed cushioned sofas and antique sideboards, claw-foot tables and press backed chairs. The stylish contemporary lounge chairs like Kwalu’s Valmorena and lounge collections like the Modica are senior centered designs that are comfortable, functional, and modern. The good looks of these chairs start when they arrive and continue to look this good for a decade. They are being welcomed in senior living communities across the country. Seniors are loving these styles and spreading the word because they are attracted to communities that are elegantly designed and well cared for.
Seniors want the design and furniture to fit
You are as young as you feel and seniors today want to live with furniture that helps keep them engaged with their community. The stylish high backed Marino dining chair is a supportive seat. The back of the chair is curved and provides a gentle hug to the back and sides of the user. In this chair, seniors can comfortably dine and easily engage in activities. Seniors are aware of their health and wellness. Properly crafted spaces can enhance their safety while adding the design aesthetic that keeps them happy.