We asked various Senior Care Experts, Can you describe how your organization is dealing with new expectations?
MARY POISSON, Director of Sales & Marketing
La Siena a 190-unit senior living community offering independent and assisted living in Phoenix.
According to Ann Clurman, author of Generation Ageless: How Baby Boomers are Changing the Way We Live Today, “aging boomers are reconsidering and reinventing their sense of self.” Rejecting the view of themselves as old people, they are planning for an age in which they are no less active, involved or important than they are today. At La Siena senior living community, we have embraced this understanding – that as a resident, your lifestyle continues here. Active, engaged and relevant, today’s retirement expectations are no longer just about fulfilling a need but instead about person- alization, growth and transformation. Whether you are looking for opportunities to socialize, enjoy new experiences, continue lifelong learning goals or delight in delicious culinary creations and the maintenance-free lifestyle, our goal is to provide you with an engaging setting in which to pursue your passions. And, should the need arise, residents can take comfort in knowing that a full menu of licensed assisted-living care is available to meet your needs, today and tomorrow.
La Siena is an SRG senior living community. For more than 25 years, we’ve been creating environments that enhance the quality of people’s lives.
TIM COWEN, Executive Director
Maravilla Scottsdale For more than 25 years, we’ve provided an unmatched lifestyle and distinctive luxury retirement living.
Baby boomers are influencing the attitudes and culture of aging. They’re more active and engaged, and they desire retirement communities that embrace these differences. At Maravilla Scottsdale, an award-winning continuum of care community in Scottsdale, retirement living has been redefined in a number of ways. First and foremost, the community’s architectural design speaks to living an engaged life – not exactly the “traditional retirement living” environment of yesteryear. Thoughtfully designed casitas and courtyard residences offer residents both flexibility and choice. Maravilla Scottsdale’s stimulating calendar of activities also resonates with today’s aging boomers. There are unlimited opportunities for social, cultural and recreational enrichment – right at residents’ fingertips. Plus, our partnership with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute offers university-level courses and a diverse repertoire of intellectually stimulating educational experiences. Access to innovative amenities and services such as Wi-Fi and video conferencing, a state-of-the-art fitness center and an on-site health clinic staffed by Scottsdale Healthcare professionals enhance residents’ quality of life as well.
Maravilla residents enjoy a vibrant, engaging setting ideal for personalized growth and transformation. Everything needed for successful aging – now and in the future – is available here.
KATHLEEN WEBER, Director of Sales and Marketing
Pueblo Norte Senior Living Community a full service continuing care community serving Scottsdale area residents for almost 30 years.
Baby boomers enjoy more freedom, options and choice than previous generations. They expect to have options and the ability to personalize their living environment, services and amenities at a senior living community. Since as a group, boomers are health conscious, they want a variety of physical activities available. At Pueblo Norte we offer an array of physical activities including water aerobics, tai chi, Zumba and exercise classes, as well as a personal trainer to help residents develop a personal workout program at our fitness center. Our 22-acre campus also provides walking trails, a putting course and game areas to support resi- dents in staying active outdoors. In addition, the baby boom generation knows the value of staying mentally active. Several recent medical studies show that keeping our brain agile might slow the brain’s aging process and may even improve short term memory, attention span and pro- cessing functions. At Pueblo Norte, we offer a variety of activi- ties from card games to trivia games and brain class so residents can “exercise” their brains. The leading edge of the boomers, who are beginning to move to retirement communities, can expect a totally different experience than those moving into those same communities 10 years ago. Pueblo Norte is committed to providing the options, personalized services and life enrichment activities Baby Boomers expect.
YARIV ELAZA & STEVEN KRUMHOLZ, Owners
Our Parents Home a luxury assisted-living facility in Scottsdale that will serve all kosher meals.
The baby boomers of today are used to more gadgets, comput- ers, tablets and smart phones than were earlier generations. To facilitate the use of those gadgets for the new generation who will be retiring, we at Our Parents Home Arizona have equipped the entire home with Wi-Fi. Each individual room can have a wireless computer as well as a TV. We also have a computer for our guests to use to communicate with their children, grandchildren or family via email, Facebook or even Skype. So we are ready for the future today. This will allow a person to enter our facility at any point in their retirement; completely feeling comfortable that they have all the luxury that he or she had at their own home, with the added comfort, that they know one of our staff is there to help them. The entire living space is more than 5,000 square feet. It has a huge yard and covered patio. Each of the five suites has a full bathroom and access to their own private patio as well.
JERRY PAGELS, Executive Director
Arté Resort Retirement Living an up-scale retirement facility that lives like a resort with the convenience of month-to-month rent.
Baby boomers and the senior living industry – there are challenges in front of us that we will meet head on. The number one thing boomers will expect is the best of technology from our industry, from upgraded living accommodations to activities that will keep the mind and body active. I also anticipate a lot more requests to make travel arrangements for the boomers. The demand for off-property activities – such as operas, musicals, weekend trips, sporting events and more – will increase tremendously. We look forward to these demands and will strive to provide a service second to none. Here at Arté Resort Retirement Living, our art deco décor, Josephine’s piano lounge, spa rooms, Jacuzzi rooms, fitness center, swimming pool, sports lounge and wonderful dining room with excellent food are all in place. We look forward to our continued service to our seniors today and the boomers that are right around the corner. Arté will continue to offer and deliver everything that our seniors have worked so hard for their entire life and deserve. Here at Arté we consider that to be a privilege and an honor to have this opportunity and show our appreciation to all of our residents.
