European countries losing crown as social housing innovators

NEW YORK: When it comes to social housing innovation, Europeanisation is becoming a ‘ball and chain’ for domestic policy-makers. The EU has, gradually and subtly, created an ever more important layer of governance over how public services can be delivered, effectively straightjacketing the state.

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Five ways to reduce medications in skilled nursing home environments

SEATTLE: 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.

3. Adhere to accepted standards of practice relating to prescribing habits by physicians: Communities that adhere to Read More »

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Sensory room opens at hospital

DENVER: A new sensory room has been opened.

The facility is designed to help patients with dementia.

It provides gentle stimulation for sight, sound, touch and smell.

Hospital director Rebecca Perrin said research showed that sensory rooms Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

MonteCedro is a retirement community west of Lake Avenue at Calaveras Street in Altadena Point. It includes a neighborhood that will accommodate assisted living and memory support Read More »

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