(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2021)
Anderson, Kelsie
My final project will consist of a documentary that showcases a comparative analysis of the reformation of senior living in Germany and in the United States. I am questioning if our cultures are prepared for the largest generation of seniors to come. I will briefly discuss COVID-19 impact on senior living communities, but will primarily focus on evergreen issues in senior living communities and the innovators who are changing the way our culture perceives old age and retirement. These issues entail maintaining dignified living, sustaining various dimensions of health, and preserving cognitive function.The documentary educates and facilitates relatable storylines through the intertwining journeys of pivotal industry leaders and the senior residents that live in their communities. The main narrative focuses on a Frau Lily Townsend, 93, a German resident living at Village Park Peachtree Corners. Townsend’s sister, Herta Dietz, 101, lives in a senior living community located in the German town of Bad Elster. The other subjects to be featured include industry leaders Tim Gary, CEO of Galerie Living, and Gunter Wolfram, Director of AlexA Residence for Senior Citizens.