Senior Housing News December 30, 2025
Two senior living operators are bringing about the future of memory care by building it.
Among the communities pushing the boundaries in memory care is Aster Gardens by Optima Living in Alberta, Canada. The 157-unit community has six floors, with each designed to feel like “a small, intimate neighborhood,” according to Ali Shivji, principal at Optima Living. There is also a deliberate focus on creating intuitive spaces for residents with dementia.
“Everything from visual cueing to the way we think about the use of the space was very important,” Shivji said during Senior Housing News’ BRAIN event in November.
The community’s memory care space is located on the third floor, and in order to incorporate outdoor space, included large outdoor...
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