Focus needs to shift from first time buyers to seniors housing

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The government must tackle a shortage of housing for the elderly rather than focusing on first-time buyers, according to one of the country’s leading builders.

The current political emphasis is on young families with small deposits struggling to get on the property ladder, Read More »

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Five ways to reduce medications in skilled nursing home environments

PHOENIX: 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.

1. Accurate medication reconciliation upon admission to the facility: When an older adult is admitted to a Read More »

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New library workshop to combat dementia with arts

BALTIMORE: A new creative reading initiative to aid dementia sufferers and their families in coping with memory has been created.

The ‘Storybox – Story Explorers’ sessions use poetry and stories to inspire creative activities such as music, creative writing and art.

The Storybox project emerged Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

Canmore builder Frank Kernick has built a multigenerational $39-million condominium project. Read More »

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