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Assisted Living Villages

'The Lantern' Taps into Nostalgic Memories With a Neighborhood Set-Up

— September 6, 2016 — Art & Design
'The Lantern' is an assisted living residence designed for older demographics that no longer want or can live alone. As a way to add a warmer and more welcoming tone to the space for residences, the building develops living spaces designed to look like cute village neighbourhoods to draw upon nostalgic memories and create an inviting atmosphere.

Often times living in a communal home can be a hard adjustment for consumers that have spent a majority of their lives living on their own. The neighborhood aesthetic of the space takes inspiration from residential streets in the 40s with white picket fences, porches with rocking chairs and green grass. The street design is meant to use nostalgia to trigger uplifting moods in the residences, by drawing on happy memories from their pasts.
Trend Themes
1. Nostalgic Assisted Living - Opportunities for assisted living facilities to design living spaces that take inspiration from happy memories of the past, creating an inviting and warm atmosphere for residents.
2. Community-based Senior Living - Opportunities for the creation of senior living communities with neighborhood-esque designs that promote a sense of belonging and create a social environment for residents.
3. Personalized Assisted Living - Opportunities to tailor assisted living spaces to individual residents and their personal preferences for a more custom and comfortable experience.
Industry Implications
1. Assisted Living Facilities - Assisted living facilities have the opportunity to differentiate themselves from competitors by designing personalized and inviting environments that meet residents' unique needs and desires.
2. Architecture and Design - Architects and designers have an opportunity to create senior living communities that address the specific needs and preferences of older demographics while promoting a sense of community and nostalgia.
3. Real Estate - Real estate companies can capitalize on the trend of community-based senior living by developing and marketing neighborhoods that cater specifically to older demographics seeking a social and supportive environment.
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