Victoriangarden

  Remember when retirement meant a tiny room down the hall from the nurse's desk? Thankfully, that picture is coming off the wall for good. More and more older adults now ask for two-bedroom apartments with walk-in closets, upgraded kitchens, and living spaces so nice the grandkids want to sleep over. Watching this change happen has been a real eye-opener. Baby boomers who once protested everything from bad music to stiff suits are now rewriting the playbook on growing older. Instead of accepting tiny rooms and bingo every afternoon, they are demanding all the comforts and a few extras that make daily life truly enjoyable. Step into a newer senior building and you'll swear you've landed in a polished resort lobby. Marble floors, outdoor pools, screened porches, even wine tastings and art classes dot the calendar. Luxury living for seniors has moved way past a nice carpet and a cozy recliner; it is a complete lifestyle upgrade.  How Did We Get Here?   Truth is, the cr...