The Best Is Yet to Be
At The Aspen Tree at The Forestias in Bangkok, seniors can enjoy a glamorous retirement with stylish residential digs, state‑of‑the‑art wellness and medical facilities, and a close‑knit community of like‑minded residents
Everybody envisions ageing gracefully in stylish surroundings, where all of one’s needs and wants are cared for and where it is effortless to engage with a vibrant and active community of friends. For seniors with discerning taste, this dream is now set to become reality with Bangkok’s The Aspen Tree at The Forestias, slated to be completed by April 2024.
Located just a short drive from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport—ideal for sophisticated jet‑setters—the Aspen Tree is a residential project catered to the retirement and senior communities. Upending the concept of retirement homes, it boasts a groundbreaking design, a strong focus on fostering a dynamic community, and an extensive suite of facilities and services specially for seniors. Sitting within The Forestias, a mixed‑use multigenerational lifestyle project that aims to create a diverse environment for all to enjoy, it comprises 290 units split between apartments across three Active Living Condominiums and larger units within two Sky Villa Residences.
All units are tastefully decorated in a classic European style, with elegant details such as panelled walls and a soothing colour scheme. Special care has also been taken to include elements that allow The Aspen Tree residents to “age in place” with dignity. Subtle design features to ensure a comfortable and safe space for the elderly include an emergency button, automatic night lights, the use of non‑toxic building materials, and state‑of‑the‑art lighting and ventilation systems (the last utilises energy recovery ventilators that bring fresh air indoors and improve airflow). The homes are available to buyers aged 50 and above on a life‑lease basis.
For today’s seniors who value their autonomy and prefer to enjoy their silver years with an elevated standard of living, The Aspen Tree at The Forestias can become their home away from home—and so much more.
“People are living longer than ever before. Scientists are interested in extending not just lifespans but also health spans, so that people are living not only longer, but also healthier,” says Dr Anna Ballon, vice‑president of Baycrest Global Solutions, the commercial arm of Baycrest, a Canadian‑based health sciences centre with more than 100 years of experience in holistic care for seniors.
To care for the physical and mental health of this demographic, The Aspen Tree at The Forestias offers a curated series of services that caters to the needs of this group. There is, for instance, a stunning man‑made forest at the heart of the 118‑acre
The Forestias that give residents easy access to beautiful fresh greenery, whether for a hike or for leisure activities such as outdoor picnics with friends.
On the first day of moving in, residents will undergo a comprehensive health check‑up and evaluation by a team of specialists, who will then come up with a personalised health plan tailored to individuals. A complimentary daily breakfast prepared bearing in mind the principles of nutrition, as well as a weekly room‑cleaning service on the house are also par for the course at The Aspen Tree. A Wellness Clubhouse is open to residents as well, where staff will offer fitness and health assistance to foster a healthy retirement.
Medical facilities can also be found within the grounds. There is an on‑site Health & Brain Centre as well as a Geriatric Clinic for senior primary care, a Short‑term Rehabilitation Centre, an Adult Day Care, Long‑term Care residential units and even a Residential VIP Lounge. And in the event that more medical care is required, there is a full‑service medical centre run in partnership with Baycrest. On top of that, The Aspen Tree team is always at hand to offer 24/7 care, advice and emergency assistance if needed.
Available, too, is a host of engaging enrichment activities, from relaxing painting sessions to social mixers, that residents can sign up for via an in‑room Home Intelligence System. The plentiful choices cater for various interests and physical capabilities, with the end goal being to encourage a close‑knit community and an active lifestyle—essential elements of graceful ageing.