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  wahootexan · August 7, 2010 at 2:00 am

  If you really want to know what seniors want talk to them in person. You won’t ever have the slightest clue what their needs are unless you are around them.

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  ChicagoParty5420 · August 7, 2010 at 2:56 am

  prunes

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  gpctman · August 7, 2010 at 3:01 am

  It’s about acknowledgement and acceptance of who they are and what they did in society.

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  topcat_TEC · August 7, 2010 at 3:36 am

  Being a senior is confusing and scary. Those who are financially secure and physically fit, want fun, activities and friends. Not so secure but in pretty good shape; they want the feeling of security, less responsibility for upkeep of the facility, but still keep somewhat independent. Older with some health concerns; they want the secure feeling of knowing that if needed, help is close by; anything from tying their shoes to helping them get out of bed, making meals etc.

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  kadel · August 7, 2010 at 4:32 am

  I’m not a senior, but I helped my mother find a place. We went looking because we wanted a place where they would check on my mother every day to make sure she is okay. One thing she wanted is a nice entrance with the feel of a nice hotel. She rejected any place that was small and crowded when you walked in. She liked the places with a concierge desk and marble floors when you came in. She wanted a decent size 2 bedroom 2 bath apt so she could have family sleep over. The food was very important. We rejected a place that only had hot breakfast three days a week and tested the food every place we went. She wanted a selection of food at every meal. She wanted lots of staff to help her by parking her car and bringing in her groceries. I wanted a place with a van service for when she had to stop driving and a pool and exercise facilities, although she has not used them. We also looked at the activities. She liked bingo and movies-they have something every night. A lot of her friends liked the bridge and poker games. She liked that they have a nursing facility on the grounds so she can stay there. She liked the attractive dining room like a nice restaurant with a view of the intercoastal. I suggest that you look at where she ended up which is Harbour’s Edge in Delray. It has no trouble filling up although it is very high end. I am almost 58 years old and I would like a place like Harbour’s Edge in 20 years. By the way, her friends have come to dinner there and have been so impressed that some of them have also purchased units there.

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