SEATTLE: A survey of 3,600 adults from all walks of life revealed the reasons why boomers are reluctant to leave their existing home. 29 per cent said, “I love my home,” 26 per cent said, “Family is close-by,” 17 per cent argued, “I don’t want Read More »
Housing growth to be dominated by over 65 sector
SAN DIEGO: Retiring baby boomers are turning the conventional wisdom about simplifying and downsizing on its head.
A good chunk of the 65-and-older set are moving into larger homes or sinking big bucks into remodeling projects to create the homes of their dreams. Read More »
Early signs of Alzheimer’s disease found in 20 year olds
CHICAGO: The telltale signs of Alzheimer’s can be seen in people as young as 20, research shows. The “unprecedented” finding suggests that the disease starts to eat away at the brain half a century before symptoms develop. This is a “much younger age than the Read More »
Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award
NEW YORK: The seventy-eighth entry for the seniors housing Global Award for 2015 has been received.
A social housing project in West Auckland points to a positive future when it comes to marrying good design with low-cost construction. VisionWest Community Trust, teamed up with Unitec’s student Read More »