Healthcare voucher system ready to introduce paid carer workforce

SAN DIEGO: The current media and public angst over a projected shortage of homecare workers, their status, income and country of origin is a case of self-flagellation, hysteria, political naivety and societal myopia.

A sustainable, sensible solution is working its way into care life that Read More »

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Private investment in aged care sector in need of better protection

NEW YORK: Private investors seeking to profit from the recent opening up of China’s aged care facilities are calling for an even playing field.

Since China’s State Council announced measures to open up the country’s aged care sector to private capital investment in September 2013, Read More »

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Older LGBT people with dementia should not be forced back into the closet

PORTLAND: A colleague recently told me about two older male residents in a skilled nursing home where she once worked. Staff initially supported the burgeoning friendship between the pair, who both had dementia. However, when it became obvious the men were attracted to each other Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation is developing a senior affordable rental housing project in Mililani Mauka. Read More »

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