Retirement community developers get ‘vertical village’ concept wrong

COLUMBUS: The shift to vertical retirement living is a short-term trend that will prove unsustainable.

The boomers won’t buy aged care catchments and will pursue multigenerational options that are not badged with health, age or care epithets… Read More »

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Internships planned to solve care giver shortfall

CHICAGO: The government is considering a Technical Intern Training Program to solve the long-term issue of the shortage of carers.

An announcement on the advent of the initiative is expected in May… Read More »

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Eye test could detect dementia

NEW YORK: Alzheimer’s disease could be detected in patients up to 20 years before symptoms appear with a simple eye test, researchers say.

Trials by US and Australian researchers have found changes in the eye’s retina may mirror changes that occur in the brain with Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

A $150 million-plus office and multigenerational apartment complex around a central square is being built to replace Christchurch’s old police headquarters and King Edward barracks. Read More »

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