Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

trophyNEW YORK: The four hundred and seventy-sixth entry for the seniors housing Global Awards 2016 has been received.

The Graham Home provided housing for 30 adults with special needs at Gracepoint Wellness north of Hillsborough in East Tampa.

Founded by Letitia V. Graham, in memory of Read More »

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Moving back with mum and dad – when you’re 60 or 70

staticNEW YORK: Many people in their 70s and 80s are moving into retirement communities with their parents and others in their 90s and 100s.

The words “Granny’s coming to live with us” has ignited many a row and enduring domestic feud in families.

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Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

crimeBOSTON: Retirement communities and skilled nursing homes imply a level of elevated safety in their commercial pitch to prospective customers.

But evidence is mounting that age-apartheid compounds are increasingly becoming soft crime targets and the care sector is trashing its reputation by doing nothing to effectively Read More »

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Manchester sociologists pilot sketching as way to unlock new data

pencilsDALLAS: Sketching is being piloted as a research tool by social scientists at The University of Manchester.

Researchers are using the technique alongside more traditional qualitative research methods to unlock new data in areas such as studying dementia.

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