| As we all know, Baby Boomers are the new seniors. | | | | seniors and in their search for senior apartments, |
| According to research, by 2030, the amount of | | | | aging Baby Boomers opt for facilities that are energy |
| Americans over the age of 65 will more than double, | | | | efficient and environmentally friendly. |
| from just over 30 million to more than 70 | | | | <b>Hi-Tech</b> |
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| problem. No senior over 65 wants to consider | | | | • Health monitors to measure vital signs |
| themselves as “old,” and most of them are | | | | • Community announcements |
| not disabled. Seniors are living longer, staying active | | | | • Temperature controls |
| and staying healthier than ever. Because of this, | | | | • Intercoms and automated cameras and |
| senior housing needs to reflect a diverse range of | | | | monitors |
| senior dwellers. | | | | <b>Modern/Upgraded Furnishings</b> |
| Seniors, looking to retire are looking for eye-catching | | | | Just like anyone else looking for homes, oftentimes |
| senior apartments that feel like home with lots of | | | | senior apartments come already furnished. Seniors |
| green space as well as attractive amenities, like | | | | are looking for attractive homes. Apartments with |
| swimming pools, golf courses and other on-site | | | | fashionable stainless steel appliances and granite |
| services. Seniors also want their apartments to be | | | | counter tops and modern bamboo hardwood floors |
| built in intimate communities and created with privacy | | | | outshine the institutional looking senior homes that still |
| in mind. Seniors today want to make the most of | | | | exist today. Modern senior apartments are also |
| their retirement- meaning they are looking for a place | | | | combining hotel hospitality- seniors can live in new |
| to live out their golden years, not watch them slowly | | | | senior apartments with room service, maid service |
| fade away. | | | | and personal chefs. |
| <b>Location and Privacy</b> | | | | <b>Approachable, Comfortable and |
| For many, setting ranks high on the list of | | | | Community</b> |
| must-haves for senior housing today. Where senior | | | | Because modern seniors are active and living longer, |
| apartments are located is a huge priority and builders | | | | senior communities are offering educational and |
| are paying attention. Whether it is overlooking a pond | | | | active resources to engage seniors of all ages. From |
| or lake, in the mountains, or even in a high rise in a | | | | college courses to golf lessons or wine tasting, senior |
| bustling city, location is key. | | | | communities are keeping seniors mobile, social and |
| <b>Sustainability and Quality</b> | | | | active far into their golden years. |
| Going green is important to many people, including | | | | |