When you repaint the rooms in your senior living community to freshen up their appearance, you’re upgrading the rooms’ vibes, too. A new coat of paint can be a mental and emotional mood-booster that makes people want to spend more time in the room. Plus, a paint job can impact air quality and visibility, changes that can also improve physical health. This can benefit older adults who often experience mobility and cognitive changes.
A thoughtfully painted environment can create a more health-conscious and uplifting space for the residents in your senior living community. Review how repainting rooms promotes better health for older adults. Then, you’ll be able to make common rooms and bedrooms more welcoming, comfortable, and conducive to aging well.
Psychological Boost Through Color
When deciding to repaint your senior living community, keep color psychology in mind. There’s a profound relationship between room color and mood. Select the colors for each room based on what you want people to feel in each space. For example, optimal hues to consider are:
- Beige to create a warm, welcoming environment
- Yellow to bring cheer and promote positivity
- Soft blue to foster peace and relaxation
Following color psychology principles, beige could be a great color to paint a lobby so it’s inviting to residents and their visitors. Vibrant yellow paint might work well in common areas, boosting residents’ moods as they share space together. For residents’ bedrooms, on the other hand, a soft blue or gentle gray may work best; the peaceful atmosphere would be conducive to restful sleep.
Improved Air Quality for a Healthier Space
Poor air quality can worsen respiratory problems already common in older adults. Many traditional paints release VOCs (volatile organic compounds). Especially in enclosed environments, these compounds can irritate the:
- Eyes
- Nose
- Throat
- Lungs
By repainting your senior living community with low-VOC or no-VOC paint, you can usher in healthier indoor air. This benefits residents with asthma or weak immune systems and creates a cleaner, safer space for everyone.
Improved Accessibility, Visibility, and Fall Prevention
One important change you can make to a senior living community is upgrading its comfort and accessibility. Some ways to enhance social areas in senior living communities to make them more accessible include:
- Using furniture built for wheelchair access
- Getting low-height seating
- Acquiring adjustable tables
Just as furniture can make it easier for older adults to interact with their environment, paint can do the same. Repainting the walls and trims with contrasting colors can help older adults see and distinguish between doorways, edges, objects, and pathways. This creates a more navigable environment for older adults, preventing accidents.
A Fresh Environment for Better Living
Repainting rooms promotes better health for older adults by encouraging and facilitating safety and physical and mental well-being. Thoughtfully planning paint jobs lets you transform senior communities into comfortable places for residents to age in that truly feel like home.