Episode 11:5 Wendy Bosalavage on the Shift to Senior Wellness and Living Forward

Wendy discusses LIVunLtd’s wellness services and how a commitment to healthy living can increase revenue and property values. Learn about her flagship senior living project River’s Edge, the first luxury life plan community in Manhattan.

About Wendy

Wendy Bosalavage is the President and Chief Revenue Officer of LIVuLtd, which provides custom concierge, fitness and wellness experiences for residential and commercial buildings, spas and hotels, and senior living communities. LIVunLtd is a division of First Service Residential, the leading residential property management company in North America.

Wendy’s inexhaustible drive is fueled by her passionate belief that there is a direct correlation between maintaining the value of a property and offering facilities and services that provide residents with the opportunity for a healthy, balanced lifestyle. She has consulted on the design and implementation of innumerable fitness and spa facilities in luxury residential and commercial properties around the world. She earned her certificate as a Wellness Coach from the Institute of Integrative Medicine.

“What gets me excited is the shift in thinking and wide range of opportunities,” says Wendy. “People are open-minded and curious and are looking for a new platform to deliver wellness services in senior living.”

Key Takeaways

• Wellness facilities can't just check off the boxes. Developers recognize how important it is to have amenities that increase the value of revenue per square foot.
• LIVunLtd learned in focus groups that senior living clients want the services and physical space that you would find in any high-end luxury building. They want aquatics, hydrothermal circuits, classrooms for lifelong learning, and access to nature and art.
• Older adults want to be around people from all generations. They want to contribute and feel useful.
• With a wellness membership, residents make a commitment to healthy living. They've paid an annual fee and look forward to regularly having services.