Senior Citizen Self-Designed Retirement Home?

If you had the chance to help design a new group home for the over-50 set, with minimal medical, but still a safe place, what would you like to add to the house? Assuming we have a nice kitchen and other basics, for our age group, what would be great?



Garage for you guys to do your car work in? Small dance floor for parties? How about a garden (ok, that's for me!) And a sun roof, definately eco-friendly too.



um, keep it clean - we don't want the kids to see!

Senior Citizen Self-Designed Retirement Home?
hmmm, First off, attention to details would be important to me. Are the plumbing fixtures easy to use, door knobs easy to operate. Are the halls and walkways wide and free from clutter? Are there adequate handrails? Are the storage spaces easy to reach? Are smoke, fire, and carbon monoxide detectors well placed and operational? Are the floors level, and free of hazards like uneven surfaces or edges of rugs? Is it easy to maneuver in the bathrooms?



I love your idea for a garden; how about adding some garden furniture and places to hangout in the garden-garden paths, tables and chairs, lights, maybe even a gazebo or covered porch/patio.



Internet access; maybe a router so several people could do email or surf the internet at once.



A combination game room, library, music room. A room with tables and chairs, where people could congregate to play games, share books and magazines, and maybe sing or play musical instruments or listen to cds.



A combination crafting and workshop space. Include benches, tables, cabinets, easals, and maybe even display shelves. Good overhead and task lighting.



Your ideas seem like fun, good luck!
Reply:Good luck to you! I hope you can build, lottery or no lottery winnings...:) Report Abuse
Reply:I 'm a hearing impaired senior citizen. I would love to see light-flashing devices building in through the house. Videophones and ttys would be very nice.
Reply:It would have to have a large reading library and books on tape also.
Reply:Absolutely an exercise room, Lots of task lighting , more wall outlets so lighting is available where needed ,a pool, many over 50s like to do there exercises ,and plain old swimming,Large lot so in good weather activities could be held outdoors, also wide paved walking paths, last but not least allow pets
Reply:Don't forget those easy-to-turn handles instead of doorknobs, plenty of lighting, and comfortable non-skid flooring throughout to aid us.
Reply:Two nice sitting rooms when families visit and need/want privacy. Large bath with jacuzzi tub, ,nice patio for outdoor gatherings.
Reply:Swimming pool, tennis courts, game night (not bingo) garden would be great. I have herbs (legal herbs for big brother who's always watching), tomatoes %26amp; peppers.I'm starting lettuce tomorrow.



PETS! No place seems to want to allow pets anymore. I have 3 dogs %26amp; 2 cats. I've taken in rescues all my life %26amp; can't imagine living without animals in my life.



Speaking of animals, how about horses? I can't do heavy work, but %26amp; could brush them %26amp; clean their hooves.



Lake or river for fishing, swimming, boating.



A bar. A fun bar, with a different type of music every night so everyone gets what they want.



Comedy. I wouldn't have survived this long without it.
Reply:I am not far from senior status and work in a company that is non medical that cares for primarily seniors.

I would love to see several common areas to mingle in- a game room that allows for card games, billiards, or any other group games that they wish; a music/ movie room that had a great stereo system for dancing or allowed for comfy, movable seating for movie nights that were voted on.

A garden area that was body friendly- raised beds of varying heights that can be worked in by both the standing and seated.

A swimming pool that is heated and a jacuzzi that is accessible.

An exercise room with machines and aerobics classes.

Apartments with real kitchens for those that enjoy baking or cooking, and others with service kitchens for small meals or snacks and a common dining area for when you don't want to cook!

Cleaning and laundry service should be included, a barber shop/beauty parlor on the premises and a small convenience shop that stocks the basic necessities.

Well, since I am dreaming, throw in a massage therapist on site, transportation to the local library that has computer classes, as well as cable tv and internet hookup in each apartment!

And of course the building is wheelchair accessible, has 24 hour security at the front desk and guest apartments that can be reserved when family comes to visit!
Reply:i did that with my living quarters now -- all on one level = no steps what so ever to get into the house --- garage is over sized (24x 24) and part of house -- all doors are 36 inch wide --- no load barring walls and very few of them -- open baths and bedroom has walls rest open areas!!!! plenty of natural light -- sun room on south side (i live in illinois need heat not shade) back up wood heat (which has become primary) plug ins are 24 inches off floor!!!!
Reply:Flats can be constructed after getting the land area, or existing area to accommodate a three bed rooms say around 25 flats ith 5 floors with underground for carparks only for those needing the flats.There should be shops close by.All for 50 Yrs and above.It will costs $30,000/ per individual including the cost of land.EACH CAN BE AROUND 18,00 SQs

IndIviduals to pay advnce booking bypayment of $ 1500

Initially.Loans for alll should be planned .It takes around 1 and a half for brick works and cemented flats .

If only with wooden flats hve to be in two floors.Cost could be $ 15,000 with advance of $ 750/

Ground area for car parking and for minimal area to be shared for medical aids.

prices can be fixed as per the locations.
Reply:How about a pool? My sister says that would be awesome, it would be good for aerobics as well as fun time... a game room, with a pool table. Home theater, for movie night.
Reply:A few bowling lanes.
Reply:Our own movie theater with a large screen and good sound and comfortable seating.
Reply:Wow a retirement home setting. How about a home setting built and then build a mall, golf course and theme park around the community.

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