Once Upon a Time…Celebrating Seniors’ Stories

A few weeks ago, Pi’s editing partner, Joanne Kaldy, participated in the MOTH Storyslam. This is a nationwide competition, a monthly event where people can tell a story related to a particular theme. While I didn’t win the competition, my story was well received, and I received high scores from the judges. Interestingly, the experience got me thinking about senior living.”

Like a river after a storm, the trends in senior living in the new year and beyond are moving fast. The floodgates on wellness and longevity have opened. Both Baby Boomers and Gen Xers are prioritizing wellness and efforts to live longer, better. In reality, this isn’t a new concept. People have been pursuing the proverbial “Fountain of Youth” for hundreds of years. However, scientific advancements enabling longer lifespans and stories of octogenarians living healthy and purpose-driven lives have created a new focus on wellness, health, and lifestyle choices as a modern “Fountain of Youth.”