Aging parents and the rise of the multi-generation household

multigenerational2 SAN FRANCISCO: People sometimes ask me if they should bring their aging Mom or Dad to live with them. They’re thinking it’s time. As a parent loses a spouse, becomes less physically capable or becomes more financially dependent the issue arises for the adult children: Should Read More »

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Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

crime LOS ANGELES: Retirement communities and skilled nursing homes imply a level of elevated safety in their commercial pitch to prospective customers.

But evidence is mounting that age-apartheid compounds are increasingly becoming soft crime targets and the care sector is trashing its reputation by doing nothing to effectively Read More »

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Study gives voice to people with dementia in CDC rollout

AJSLP_ResearchTuesdayfig0-1-150x150 WASHINGTON, D.C.: New research is investigating the experience of people with dementia under a consumer directed aged care model.

In particular, the large scale study to be conducted by Griffith University PhD candidate Tracee Cash will explore the barriers and facilitators to taking up a CDC Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

trophy NEW YORK: The four hundred and thirty-sixth entry for the seniors housing Global Awards 2016 has been received.

WesleyLife announced Friday that it plans to build a new $29.5 million senior living community in Johnston.

A groundbreaking ceremony is planned this fall and the community is Read More »

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