2:45-3:45 p.m

126-B. Innovative Designs for Active Adult and Independent Living Communities

The next generation of senior living residents will seek aesthetically pleasing homes and apartments that support their independence, adapt to their evolving needs, and preserve their dignity. This session will explore innovative designs for active-adult and independent living that will help you meet the preferences of current and future consumers. Presenters will draw on insights from design, marketing, sales, and therapy experts to help you envision life plan community homes and apartments that quickly adapt to residents' needs, balance safety and autonomy, and maintain a non-institutional feel. They'll also examine the latest in-home technology, including voice-activated controls, automated lighting, and fall detection sensors. Discover how to design your community's dwellings to support aging and choice while discreetly addressing residents' changing needs.

• JP Emery, Regional Practice Area Leader, Gensler — Seattle, WA, USA
• Mark Sunderman, Director of Rehabilitation, Eastmont Towers Community — Lincoln, NE, US
• Frankie Pane, President, Transforming Age — Bellevue, WA, US
• Paul Barlow, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Transforming Age — Bellevue, WA, US