Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

crimeCHICAGO: 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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Report shows carers for people with dementia facing unique challenges

LOS ANGELES: A new report highlights the unique challenges faced by carers of people with dementia.

The report aims to understand what it’s like to provide full-time care, and how it can affect daily life.

Caring for someone living with dementia has hidden costs, taking its Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

trophy1 NEW YORK: The thirty-ninth entry for the seniors housing Global Awards 2016 has been received.

One of the USA’s largest developers in senior housing is venturing into Michigan for the first time to operate an assisted living centre in Birmingham.

Senior Lifestyle, a family-owned company based Read More »

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Building design and engineering for multigenerational well-being

stem_West-Hall-bis_3510609bNEW YORK: Creating buildings that respond to the needs of end users is becoming increasingly important for architects and engineers. A design and engineering consultancy is putting this at the forefront of its designs, particularly when it comes to designing for people’s well-being.

How do aspiring Read More »

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