The Future Facility: How COVID Will Influence Design, Features, Amenities

The COVID-19 pandemic has given “home” a whole new meaning for older adults. It was always a sanctuary, a place to feel safe and comfortable, but now we know that there also must be ways to keep people connected, engaged, and active when getting out and moving about aren’t options. “Regardless of what is happening in the world around them, older adults — like all of us — want a purpose in life. It is important that community design supports that while keeping them safe and comfortable,” said David Smith, MD, CMD, president of Geriatric Consultants in Brownwood, TX.