Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

NEW YORK: The five hundred and fifth entry for the seniors housing Global Awards for 2015 has been received.

Advocates of green building are gaining traction, with betterment in energy performance and earthquake resilience a key feature across commercial, residential and civic development projects.

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Pensioner fights for the right to kiss his wife of 67 years during visits to her skilled nursing home

JACKSONVILLE: A devoted husband says he has lost the will to live after skilled nursing home staff told him to stop kissing his dementia-stricken wife.

The 87-year-old husband was told he may be banned from seeing his wife of 67 years unless he agrees not Read More »

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Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

AUSTIN: Retirement communities and skilled nursing homes imply a level of elevated safety in their commercial pitch to prospective customers.

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Why we need to bring a gender perspective to dementia care

SAN JOSE: A recent report highlighted that the majority of people living with dementia and those most at risk of developing it were women, and also that women account for an overwhelming majority of caregivers and health professionals.

The report recommends Smart care solutions, where Read More »

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