Senior housing is always evolving. We’re seeing more and more active adult communities and comprehensive communities that offer a full range of care from independent to assisted living.
A recent article in Senior Housing News had an interesting comment on what seniors are looking for and how it’s spurring senior living companies to take a second look at what they offer residents — especially when it comes to wellness.
(From Senior Housing News) “People want to benefit from a wellness program that’s of their own choosing. They feel like they can succeed and their efforts involve engagement with others.” – Mather CEO Mary Leary, June 2, 2022.
Another defining trend in 2022 has been the new importance of wellness in senior living operations. Once a perk, wellness is becoming a must-have for new residents as they move into senior living, especially the baby boomers.
Whereas previous residents may have been happy with the so-called “three hots and a cot” and bingo, residents of tomorrow are likely to desire a way of living that addresses not only their physical needs, but also their mental, social and spiritual needs.
Last year, Mather sought to address those needs with the launch of a person-centered wellness framework where residents decide what is most important to achieving wellbeing.
Others, including Juniper Communities CEO Lynne Katzmann, have explored similar ways to foster wellness. Katzmann in particular is focused on a concept called “wellspan,” which prioritizes quality over quantity in older adults’ later years.
Earlier this year in August, Juniper launched a new membership-based program called Cataylist with the goal of creating an ecosystem of programs and services where residents can receive lifestyle concierge services.
These and other efforts show the senior living “wellness era” is only gaining momentum into the new year.
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