When it comes time to consider a senior living community for your elderly parent, you want to guarantee their comfort, happiness and safety. Trends in senior housing are moving away from “one-size-fits-all” facilities to more personalized spaces. As professional senior move managers, here are this year’s trends for seniors who are moving out.
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Personalized Spaces: Every senior has their own unique needs, so a “common area” solution like retirement facilities are becoming less ideal. Seniors require spaces that can adapt to their needs, such as comfortable break and relaxation spaces, access to facilities like bathrooms and kitchenette and rooms with lots of natural light. Personalizing their living space helps make them feel more at home.
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Comfortable and Familiar Location: The more familiar a place, the more comfortable it will be. Living spaces that resemble actual homes are becoming more popular, as are features that let seniors move about comfortably. Grocery stores and activity centers should be easily accessible. When you consult with us for your senior moving needs, we take all of these factors into account while helping you find the right place.
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Individualized Personal Care: Increasingly, senior care facilities are focusing on individuals rather than taking a generic approach to senior care. This means the activities, food and living arrangements will be tailored to the specific needs and preferences of each individual. This helps your senior loved one feel valued and comfortable, enhancing their overall quality of life.
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Smart Building Layouts: Facilities geared toward seniors have come a long way from simply adding grab bars in bathrooms. Smart building layouts take into consideration ease of access. Buildings with short corridors, easy access to common areas and no more than four stories high are becoming more common as well as areas that facilitate health and fitness activities like yoga.
To learn more about our services, including downsizing help for seniors, call Busy Buddies today at (703) 828-1833 or fill out our contact form to schedule a free, no-obligation quote at your home or business. We serve Fairfax, VA, and nearby areas.
