Cruise sector targeting over 75 year old widow

HOUSTON: The cruise boat sector is focused on growth via the over 75 assisted living market.

The industry has grown 29 per cent each year since 2009 by offering “environments free of age reminders.” Read More »

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Care costs could equate to value in your home says report

LOS ANGELES: The government is ‘quietly’ moving towards the philosophical position that all care costs of the elderly should be borne by the individual until the equivalent of the value of their home is exhausted.

Only after this point has been reached should any property Read More »

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Recrafting housing for homeless seniors on drawing board

CHICAGO: An architect is trying to lift the design of housing for homeless seniors.

The concept is based on de-institutionalizing shelter for marginalized, homeless, mentally ill and those with substance abuse issues. Read More »

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Link to sport has strong appeal to over 50s

MIAMI: There is a strong link between sport and the over 50s.

Developments linked to cricket, horse racing and football have all succeeded by targeting over 50s to underpin apartment/flat sales. Read More »

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