Here’s a poor little clueless interior design student trying to figure out what boomers might like when they get sent to “The Home.” She’s in her late twenties and she has no idea what kind of interior to design for “The Home” so she can get her degree. She’s working at a firm that specializes in long-term skilled care facilities.
I find that there is a great need for active senior living/assisted senior living that is actually welcoming. Every facility that I have ever stepped foot into made me want to run right back out. I could never imagine living here and I can’t beleive that we expect our parents to.
Honey, you been visiting the wrong places. If the firm you work for specializes in long-term skilled care, that’s like being moved to “The Home.” I also think she feels there is a pressing need for boomers because we are ready for “The Home.”
Active senior living / assisted senior living (ASL) places learned long ago that the entry area should be inviting. They aren’t “The Home.” (Nursing homes.) I can’t think of a ASL place I’ve seen in the past ten years that hasn’t ditched the institutional feel.
I find that there is a great need for active senior living/assisted senior living that is actually welcoming. Every facility that I have ever stepped foot into made me want to run right back out. I could never imagine living here and I can’t believe that we expect our parents to.
OK, her premise is flawed, but her question is a good one. How about a basic question first?
Will boomers move to ASL facilities? Or will we stay home and have people come in to take care of us?
If we move to ASLs should the interior design be different than it is now?
Here is the only thing I can think of:
- Wireless broadband everywhere.
Remember we’re talking about active senior living/assisted senior living. People who still are independent, but don’t want to screw around with cooking and cleaning.
Can you think of any interior design changes for ASL facilities?
I do however, expect to be treated with respect for my ideas and not be put down because I am trying to educate myself.
I do not think that the boomer generation is ready for “the home” as you so considerately put it, but I do believe that it is something that you should be thinking about. Not everyone is going to be able to afford home care. What about those who are less fortunate?
Great idea about wireless broadband everywhere, but that was not my question. If you are referring to having wireless broadband in the facility itself then no need to worry that will for sure be there. We are in the 21st century after all. And after reading your very educational and objective response I will make sure that there is a meditation room and maybe some spa services to help in the removal of your grumpy attitude.
You know how to reach me.
If you don’t want my feedback, I don’t care.
I really don’t feel the need to explain my project to you since you are such an asshole and I think that you are being this way just to get a rise out of me. Well this is the last time you will hear from me. I am better than you and always will be. Have fun in “the home” since your time is approaching faster and faster you old bastard!
How do you know what she is up to? You a savant?
Fine, you agree. Now go away.