Economist still sees boomers hanging on to suburbia

coclaytonTORONTO: By his own admission, Ryerson University economist Frank Clayton can be a contrarian.

He doesn’t believe the suburbs are dead. He doesn’t think millennials will be the last generation to covet the sprawling space of detached homes in favour of high-rise living, and he Read More »

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Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

crimeDALLAS: 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 addresses safety concerns for older adults with diagnosed and undiagnosed dementia

researchNEW YORK: In a study, researchers examined how often older adults who have diagnosed and undiagnosed dementia engage in potentially unsafe activities.

The researchers examined 7,609 Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 to more than 90-years-old. Based on various cognitive tests, the researchers determined that 1,038 of the Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

trophyNEW YORK: The three hundred and ninety-first entry for the seniors housing Global Awards 2016 has been received.

The first of its kind in Hawaii, Kalākaua Gardens will provide independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation services and Medicare-approved skilled nursing and hospice, all under the Read More »

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