Trend to recraft old buildings for over 50s sector use

LOS ANGELES: There is a growing trend to reuse old buildings to target the over 50s demographic.

A grain silo has been re-engineered for over 50s apartments; warehouses have been recrafted as lofts and now a 103-year-old historic hotel is to become an arts hub Read More »

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20 simple tricks to avoid ‘senior moments’ and boost powers of recall

INDIANAPOLIS: This is a 20 part guide to obviating ‘seniors moments’ with simple tricks. The latest research proves the powers of recall can be improved by following altered behavior. This series will be posted progressively over the next five days.

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Social isolation becoming an epidemic health threat experts warn

PHILADELPHIA: Lack of social connections can be as harmful to people’s well-being as suffering from diseases, stress, or poverty, and can even reduce life expectancy.

Loneliness and isolation are not only on the rise among the elderly but growing parts of the general population as Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

NEW YORK: The hundred and seventy-first entry for the seniors housing Global Award for 2015 has been received.

This is an entry into the Most Outstanding Seniors Home Regeneration.

The soul of this 1874 Congregational church was not lost in its architectural conversion. The addition of Read More »

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