Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

Construction has begun on what’s expected to be one of the largest passive housing projects in the United States.

Village Centre Apartments, a 48-unit affordable housing complex, Read More »

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Senior housing transitions can lead to stigma and isolation

DETROIT: In senior housing facilities where residents are required to relocate as heath issues worsen, seniors tend to isolate themselves and may hide health conditions out of fear of relocation, according to a new study.

Transitioning from independent living to assisted living to skilled nursing Read More »

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Future of retirement report analyzes baby boomers aspirations

MEMPHIS: A global bank has released its research findings into the future of retirement.

Sixteen thousand people were surveyed in 15 markets worldwide to understand the issues associated with aging populations and increasing life expectance globally.

Part of the research focuses on the preferred countries Read More »

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Campaign to band use of chemical coshing in dementia care

EL PASO: A dementia skilled nursing home “controlled” residents via injections of Haloperidol.

Despite having power of attorney over her husband’s affairs, it took his wife two months to get the skilled nursing home to stop dosing him. Only after lodging a Freedom of Information Read More »

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