Retirement Village developers have to put more emphasis on development of community

NEW YORK: Retirement community developers have been poor at creating a sense of community. The extent of thinking and execution has been restricted to the creation of a ‘village center’, without any thought given to how to imbue a ‘sense of community’.

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Top ten seniors design innovations nominated by expert panelists

PHOENIX: 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:

5. Spaces for development of mind, body and soul. Read More »

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TAU brain neurons study could help fight Alzheimer’s

CHICAGO: Tel Aviv University researchers have conducted groundbreaking research into the human brain finding that its neural networks preserve memories better than individual neurons. This new understanding could lead to breakthrough in treating debilitating diseases such as Alzheimer’s.

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

This week, the Balfour at Riverfront Park in Denver begins welcoming assisted living and memory care residents, after opening its five-story independent living wing in October. Read More »

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