New business in recycling skilled nursing homes

SAN FRANCISCO: Two new uses for ex-skilled nursing homes are emerging. One involves the renting out of rooms and the creation of an instant boarding house targeting the unemployed/low wage segment, mild disabilities market and ‘homeless’ seniors.

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New home guide to help ‘overwhelmed’ dementia carers

MIAMI: Two colleges have teamed up to produce a new clear and accessible guide to support people who care for those with dementia.

The design and content of the Dementia Handbook for Carers is based on direct feedback from those affected. This means for the Read More »

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Design for ‘warm’ plastic seats for elderly wins street furniture competition

NEW YORK: The design adapts seating slabs by adding “warm” to the touch moulded timber/plastic composite material for the seat, back and arm rest.

The furniture is arranged to provide different heights and seating arrangements and signage is given greater legibility by Read More »

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Pension fund withdrawal to reshape hedge fund lending to care sector

LOS ANGELES: Hedge funds are less likely to be an equity source for the healthcare sector now that the most influential pension fund in the world has decided to cease routing funds via this methodology.

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