Plan for 180 seniors housing units to be integrated with shopping mall

BOSTON: A planning authority has approved a plan for 305,000 square feet of retail shopping space and 180 senior-living apartments.

The development was initially reviewed in 2014, but in a different form with less housing.

The local mayor said a nearby senior living development has Read More »

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Regional Awards section to be added to global event

NEW YORK: A Regional Awards section will be added to the Global Seniors Housing Award being held in London later this year.

60 extra-care apartments are to be developed on the former Martello Caravan Park site in Walton, UK.

Developer Ashley House has been given the Read More »

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‘Grandparenting’ in moderation might help keep the mind sharp

JACKSONVILLE: A study finds that grandmothers who take care of their grandchildren one day a week do better on cognitive tests than peers who mind grandkids more often, or not at all.

Researchers say the brain benefits from this form of ‘grandparenting’ may come not Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

Peter Dickson is building Australia’s first residential village for the LGBTI community and like-minded people. The 55-year-old dreamer has poured his time and money into the groundbreaking Read More »

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