Eight out of 10 not-for-profit housing entities now pay board members

DETROIT: More than 80% of not-for-profit social housing entities now pay their board members, according to new research.

The study also found that 60% specifically disclosed the amount paid to the chair, down from 70% last year, while the average chair salary was $35, 376. Read More »

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Five ways to reduce medications in skilled nursing home environments

AUSTIN: The management objective of all long term care residences is to reduce or obviate the use of prescribed medicines. Here are five techniques to assist this outcome.

4. Superior communication with the patient and family: A strong family advocate who is familiar with the Read More »

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New test standard may help detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier

LOS ANGELES: Researchers have developed a standard way of measuring certain parts of the brain that can help detect Alzheimer’s at a very early stage.

Cognitive testing is one way doctors chart how well a patient is doing, but it’s not definitive. Another way to Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

A communal house-building network that started in the dark days after the Christchurch earthquake will be a reality this year.

WikiHouse is an open hardware project, where Read More »

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