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REVITALIZING

Senior Living

round the country, and especially in our Fort Lauderdale facilities’ construction is limited and very costly, especially in
and South Florida areas, the very concept of senior our area in and around Fort Lauderdale, many senior care
Aliving is undergoing a metamorphosis. With this community operators are adopting a philosophy of ‘adaptive
population growing at a faster rate than ever before, seniors’ reuse,’ repurposing existing buildings rather than tearing them
lifestyles are changing, and meeting the special needs they may down and starting from scratch. This approach is not only
require is entering a new era of growth and development. environmentally friendly, but it also preserves the architectural
heritage and cultural identity of the community.
To emphasize this point, the United States is in the midst of
experiencing a demographic shift. According to data from In response to this need and serving as a prime example
the U.S. Census Bureau, the population aged 65 and over of this philosophy in action is the revitalization of nearby
grew at its fastest rate from 2010 to 2020, reaching 55.8 Independence Hall and Williamsburg Landing on 26th Street,
million, a staggering 38.6 percent increase in just a decade. just west of N. Federal Highway. Under the visionary leadership
This aging population is creating a growing demand for of Golden Bell Senior Living President Mike Rabold and CEO
senior living options that are affordable, comfortable, and Jerry Swiacki, these long-established, nearby independent
community-oriented. living and assisted living communities have been transformed
into vibrant hubs of activity, offering an elevated experience for
The Need for Affordable seniors without altering the neighborhood’s character.
Senior Housing
Rather than importing a cookie-cutter model of senior living,
With this growth in the need for more senior living facilities Rabold and Swiacki have tailored their offerings to the unique
and more creative lifestyle options, often located within our needs and preferences of the residents. From the dining options
own neighborhoods, our leaders must take care to ensure to the range of activities, every aspect has been thoughtfully
that meeting these needs does not come at the expense of the designed to enhance the quality of life for residents while
community’s character. Recognizing that space for the new integrating seamlessly with the broader community.

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