Can multigenerational affordable housing be too tall

1296shotwell MIAMI: Neighbors of a new affordable housing project were adamant at a community meeting: They oppose a nine-story senior building coming to Shotwell Street near Cesar Chavez Street because its height will create wind tunnels, block sunlight, and “bring downtown to the Mission.”

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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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Blood protein may predict post-surgery delirium risk

General_EduRes_Heart_RedBloodCells NEW YORK: The presence of high levels of C-reactive protein may act as a marker to help identify older patients who would benefit from preventive measures against delirium before undergoing surgery.

Researchers from the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center noted that delirium affected 15-53% of older Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

trophy NEW YORK: The two hundred and eighty-second entry for the seniors housing Global Awards 2016 has been received.

A former breast surgeon turned property developer hopes his new apartment project will help Kiwis embrace a more efficient way of living.

John Harman has turned his hand Read More »

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