Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

One of Nashville’s hottest affordable housing projects has been shortlisted.

The city’s inclusionary zoning requires that at least 14 per cent of units be affordable in all Read More »

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Are high value shared ownership units unethical?

NEW YORK: A plan by a not-for-profit to build a ‘shared ownership’ apartment complex in a city center location has triggered an internal ethics debate.

The moral discomfort centers on a definition of high value.

One element claims units worth over $780,000 shouldn’t attract any Read More »

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Dementia wanderers issue destroying public image of skilled nursing homes

BALTIMORE: The image of the police being called in to search for dementia wanderers from skilled nursing homes is traducing the safe haven image of care custodians, and is opening up the management and staff to the increasing propensity to pursue civil damages and criminal Read More »

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Alzheimer’s study finds link between diabetes and dementia

WASHINGTON, D.C.: A study has been conducted on mice and discovered that the level of the amyloid beta toxins is increased in those with high blood sugar. The amyloid beta toxins attach themselves to the brain and prevent neurons from firing, leading to dementia, said… Read More »

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