Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

Living Gems has revolutionized the retirement community concept and has opened up an age restricted product with a resort delivery which is more affordable and has broader Read More »

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Care company made to apologize over scare mongering advertising campaign

SEATTLE: An aged care provider has apologized for a distasteful advertising campaign aimed at getting the elderly to consider their living options.

It features the “Boo Man,” a shadowy figure who preys on the aged, scattering their thoughts and turning everyday tasks Read More »

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If you don’t believe retirement communities are finished, read this report on the future of an institution

JACKSONVILLE: The obituaries are being written for what has been an intrinsic part of life for half a century, as the country’s ubiquitous shopping malls face a slow, painful death.

As shopping and driving habits change, retailers are facing difficult times, and some have estimated Read More »

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Insurance companies report ‘no interest in care insurance’

PHILADELPHIA: There are no plans for any insurance products to help people plan ahead for their care needs in old age, say leading insurance companies.

Creating such a market was one of the key aims underpinning the government’s planning. Read More »

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