New RIBA exhibition explores the future of multigenerational housing

scroll riba WASHINGTON, D.C.: Walter Segal-inspired cottages, co-living and custom-built terraces are among the solutions to Britain’s housing crisis proposed in an exhibition at the Royal Institute of British Architects in London (+ slideshow).

Mecanoo, Studio Weave, vPPR, Mae, Jamie Fobert Architects and Maison Edouard François have all 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 suggests depression symptoms may improve with cochlear implants

depression HOUSTON: For older adults with severe hearing loss, receiving a cochlear implant may help to lift depression symptoms, a small U.S. study suggests.

“Hearing loss has long been understood to be a factor that could likely contribute to depressive symptoms in adults,” said senior author Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

trophy NEW YORK: The three hundred and fourteenth entry for the seniors housing Global Awards 2016 has been received.

La Posada, a non-profit owner and operator of senior living properties, has engaged Dallas-based firm three: living architecture to design a concept for a new senior living community Read More »

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