Trend towards small spaces part of revolt against consumerism

PORTLAND: The trend to smaller spaces is part of the revolt against consumerism.

The over 60s are opting out of the consumer culture because ‘buying’ has become a ‘sheddable hassle’.

Service levels have dropped; online buying is a ‘forced up-sell’ from a hook Read More »

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Top ten seniors design innovations nominated by expert panelists

BOSTON: A group of international senior housing designers has determined that ten trends are evolving in the over 50s housing sector. The group’s edicts, guidelines and advice is:

7. Finding ways for residents to give back. Read More »

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Space station to take part in the study of Alzheimer’s disease

ORLANDO: A recent study regarding Alzheimer’s shows that nerve cells in the brain become strangled when certain proteins become long fibers that accumulate and ultimately strangle the cells. It is in the International Space Station where medical researchers focused on studying Alzheimer’s are working hand Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

The senior affordable housing development is being built in Sugar Estate on St. Thomas. Read More »

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