Japan offers lessons in embracing longevity

Japan-Flag- DALLAS: Japan is famous for the longevity of its citizens. A quarter of its population is older than 65. Japan’s experience makes it an interesting example to learn from in the area of aged care.

In 2000, following a decade of stagnant growth, mounting public Read More »

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Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

crime BOSTON: 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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Robot companions being developed to help care for dementia patients

robots LOS ANGELES: A university in Singapore is focusing on humanoids to help care for dementia patients.

Humanoid Nadine is both modeled and named after creator Nadia Thalmann, a computer graphics scientist who simultaneously serves as a Visiting Professor and Director of Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University’s Institute Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

The first public discussion on a proposed 87-unit assisted living facility for 263-269 Pleasant St. in Marblehead occurred in an October Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. Five meetings, Read More »

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