CHARLOTTE: Luxury has been a buzzword in senior living, with new models sporting high-end amenities, such as wine cellars, and creating a resort-town feel. But as senior living continues to take cues from the hospitality sector, a new senior housing entrant says a “city club” Read More »
Seniors spend higher percentage of income on housing
HOUSTON: Annette Graham, executive director of Area Agency on Aging, said two major trends in eldercare are emerging. One spouse’s need for specialized care is making it tough for the other spouse to afford housing and overall “whether they’ve got mortgages, they own their home Read More »
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Antipsychotics shouldn’t be a default drug for dementia
SAN FRANCISCO: Earlier this month, Health Canada announced new restrictions on the prescribing of risperidone, an antipsychotic drug commonly given to dementia patients to control aggression and other behaviour problems.
The news didn’t receive any fanfare, possibly because it doesn’t appear to represent any significant Read More »
Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award
NEW YORK: The seventy-seventh entry for the seniors housing Global Award for 2015 has been received.
O’Reilly Development Company is building a $25 million senior living facility in St. Charles, which includes a 128-bed assisted-living facility and 90 independent living beds. Arrow Senior Living St. Charles Read More »