A healthy body does not have to show its age. There are many products on the market that tout added vitamins and supplements designed to reverse the aging process in the human face and joints. Well-designed furniture does not make the claim of being able to reverse aging, but it can and should be designed with the end user in mind. Ultimately seniors should feel relaxed, refreshed, and rejuvenated while using furniture designed specifically for them.
Furniture that encourages socialization
Research shows seniors are at least 20 percent more likely to live longer more productive lives when they socialize and connect face-to-face. They want to linger longer with friends and family over a meal or in front of the fireplace in a common area. When the seating is comfortable, the common area becomes a destination for socialization. Kwalu furniture encourages socialization with its luxurious look, incredibly easy to clean finishes and the decade long like-new guarantee. Senior-friendly furniture by Kwalu is resistant to scuffmarks, scratches and daily bumps of walkers and wheelchairs.
Furniture that supports an active lifestyle
Seniors are living longer more active lives. More than 10 thousand seniors compete in an Olympic-style competition called the National Senior Games annually. Senior living communities support the activities of their residents. They are removing obstacles in design that impede activity – replacing folding chairs and card tables with comfortable seating and durable occasional tables. They are decorating with art and adding light, both artificial and natural to senior spaces. Active senior living spaces include a variety of seating arrangements, all with supportive backs, optimum seat depth and height and arms that aid in ingress and egress. Seating variety is both motivational and inspirational.
Fresh and clean furniture improves quality of life
Kwalu furniture is certified SCS Indoor Air Advantage Gold, which in short, means this furniture supports a healthy indoor environment.
And let’s not forget the benefits of fresh air outside. Research shows when seniors can get outside, they thrive. Physical activity increases and immune systems improve. Outdoor furniture should feature generously filled seat cushions, not lumpy, not airy. Kwalu’s outdoor seating features an interlocking cushion design to keep the cushions in place as the user sits and gets up from a seated position.