Chelsey Boreas
Associate PrincipalGBD ArchitectsChelsey Boreas is an Associate Principal at GBD Architects in Portland, Oregon, where she has been a key member of the interior design team for over 12 years. Originally from the Midwest, Chelsey relocated to the Pacific Northwest after earning a graduate degree from Kansas State University. Since joining GBD, she has contributed to the design of more than one hundred projects across a wide range of sectors and scales, from small tenant improvements to large 400,000 square-foot developments. Her work reflects a commitment to thoughtful, context-driven design and a deep understanding of how space impacts users experience.
E17 – Resident Reality Check: Are We Getting Senior Living Right?
This continuing education course offers a unique, resident-centered perspective to provide a deeper understanding of life within senior living communi…This continuing education course offers a unique, resident-centered perspective to provide a deeper understanding of life within senior living communities. Through recorded interviews, firsthand narratives, and real-world case studies, this interacti…This continuing education course offers a unique, resident-centered perspective to provide a deeper understanding of life within senior living communities. Through recorded interviews, firsthand narratives, and real-world case studies, this interactive panel will explore how residents experience daily routines, care services, and the social and emotional fabric of their communities. For years, owners, operators, and design professionals have work…This continuing education course offers a unique, resident-centered perspective to provide a deeper understanding of life within senior living communities. Through recorded interviews, firsthand narratives, and real-world case studies, this interactive panel will explore how residents experience daily routines, care services, and the social and emotional fabric of their communities. For years, owners, operators, and design professionals have worked to improve senior living environments based on industry standards, regulatory requirements, and personal expertise. But are these improvements truly enhancing the lives of those who live there? This session invites attendees to pause and listen directly to the people most impacted by these decisions. We'll examine how elements such as staff interactions, physical environments, programming, and care delivery are perceived and valued by residents themselves. A panel of experts will reflect on these insights and offer practical strategies for incorporating resident feedback into both existing communities and new developments. This course is ideal for professionals seeking to create more responsive, empathetic, and effective senior living environments. Participants will be challenged to re-evaluate assumptions and consider new ways to elevate resident voices in decision-making, with a focus on improving quality of life and person-centered care.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
