Happy Spaces Happy Elders
This last week I met a business woman named Megan who is starting her own business by "staging" her client's homes. The unusual part of her business is that her clients are all living in nursing homes. I know the difference staging makes in selling a home, and I don't have to tell you the difference a vase of fresh flowers can make to an entire room. I know when my office is uncluttered I think better and am much more effective. It's such an interesting niche that I asked Megan to write up a little article to share with you Imagine if that was somehow taken away from you and you were living in a place that looked like a hospital. As sad as this sounds for many individuals this is what happens when they need to move to a nursing home. Our goal at Eldercare Room Design is to help the elderly adjust to their surroundings by creating a space that will reflect and recognize the individual's interests, personality, hobbies and a lifetime of memories. There are so many creative and inexpensive ways to decorate a home or a single room. For instance, just by knowing a persons favorite color you use this as a base for a decorating theme. A simple picture or a beautiful wreath on the door is very welcoming to the owner and to guests. A collage of framed pictures on the wall with family and friends brings memories of "good times". Flowers and plants bring the outdoors inside. These are just a few things that can be done to create an atmosphere that makes a person comfortable and gives them a place to call home! We would love to hear from you! Or check out our website for some before and after pictures. Give us a call for a free consultation.
Did you know that research has found that your environment and surroundings can alter your mood and behavior? Now, think about your own home and how you've decorated it to reflect you and your family.
