US home care provider enters Australian market

PALO ALTO: Private fee-for-service and a unique model of dementia care are the focus of an American home care operator with a “proactive approach to health and wellness” which is launching in Australia.

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Remodels boom as owners choose upgrades over new houses

TULSA: Spending on renovations may rise to a record this year as homeowners with low interest rates decide to stay put and remodel their existing homes, stimulus programs encourage energy-efficiency upgrades, and surging demand for rentals spur landlords to invest in their properties, according to Read More »

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Rise of families with three generations under one roof

NEW YORK: The number of homes where two or more generations live under the same roof has soared by more than half in just ten years, new figures have shown.

According to national statistics, an increasing number of elderly parents are sharing a home with Read More »

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Interactive ‘design your own apartment’ introduced for seniors

SINGAPORE: A new Housing and Development Board (HDB) display apartment gallery was launched yesterday. It features a studio apartment and an interactive design-your-own-flat station.

The studio apartment allows prospective buyers to view Read More »

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