Low bond returns discouraging social housing investors

LAS VEGAS: A new form of funding for seniors housing is at risk.

Bond rates are heading relentlessly lower and investors are increasingly deciding enough is enough and are taking their profits. Brokers are encouraging an exit before the stampede starts… Read More »

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Care worker retention rates falling

ATLANTA: Care companies could improve worker retention — and significantly improve their bottom lines — by enhancing communication with staff, industry experts say.

The financial stakes are high for keeping employees on the payroll in assisted living, care environments and continuing care retirement communities. Read More »

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Behavioral characteristics of bowel movement and urination needs in patients with dementia

HOUSTON: Patients with dementia, especially those with advanced dementia, may not be able to express their bowel movement and urination needs using lucid language, and instead do so through behaviors.

The aim of the study is to understand and compare the behavioral characteristics of bowel Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

NEW YORK: The two hundred and seventy-third entry for the seniors housing Global Award for 2015 has been received.

John McCall Architects’ design for a £9m extra care living complex for Pennaf Housing Group is in the architecture category.

There will be 72 self-contained one and Read More »

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