Alicia Nicolay
Alicia Nicolay, NCIDQ is the Director of Design at Spellman Brady & Company with 27 years of interior design experience and a strong foundation in hospitality. After caring for her father with early-onset Alzheimer's, Alicia shifted her focus to senior living design to create environments that bring dignity, joy, and a true sense of home. She is passionate about designing meaningful spaces for residents and their loved ones across all levels of care. Alicia is NCIDQ certified and has previously spoken at the Environments for Aging (EFA) Conference, sharing her insight on purposeful, person-centered design.
E16 – Senior Living Design Through the Lenses of Generations X, Y, and Z
This session explores how younger generations are reshaping the future of senior living through inclusive, lifestyle-driven design. With Gen Z creativ…This session explores how younger generations are reshaping the future of senior living through inclusive, lifestyle-driven design. With Gen Z creatives entering the industry, Millennials driving design innovation, and Gen X leaders managing communit…This session explores how younger generations are reshaping the future of senior living through inclusive, lifestyle-driven design. With Gen Z creatives entering the industry, Millennials driving design innovation, and Gen X leaders managing communities, a cultural shift is underway—one that prioritizes comfort, creativity, connection, and independence. This session will showcase how universal human desires—like socialization, learning, and beaut…This session explores how younger generations are reshaping the future of senior living through inclusive, lifestyle-driven design. With Gen Z creatives entering the industry, Millennials driving design innovation, and Gen X leaders managing communities, a cultural shift is underway—one that prioritizes comfort, creativity, connection, and independence. This session will showcase how universal human desires—like socialization, learning, and beauty—transcend age, and how designing for older adults is no longer about limitation, but about enabling thriving lifestyles. We must empower this population to continue to grow and thrive; to live meaningful lives. It’s time to redefine the living of senior living. Speakers will share real-world examples, including rooftop breweries and multi-use public spaces, that illustrate how to engage multiple generations under one roof successfully. Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
