Association plan prepares for future of senior housing

JACKSONVILLE: An association is taking several steps to shift its role in the industry.

The organization is undertaking a strategic plan to become an even greater resource both to members and industry participants who are not yet members of the organization. Over the coming five Read More »

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Pensioners need tax breaks to downsize

SEATTLE: Older people should be given stamp duty exemptions and Government-backed loans to encourage them to move into retirement homes, an alliance of pension groups, insurers and retirement home builders has said.

In a letter, the group warns that not enough is being done to Read More »

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Dementia leading cause of death in women over 80

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease is the leading cause of death in women over 80, according to the latest statistics.

The data released by Statistics Office reveals that dementia and Alzheimer’s accounted for 17% of deaths in women over 80 and was the second Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

A “development-friendly environment” exists for senior housing, said Dietrich Knoer, chief investment officer at Redico LLC, a part owner of American House Senior Living Communities. Read More »

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