Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

crimeHOUSTON: 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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Even mild depression puts a burden on Alzheimer’s family caregivers

depressionCHICAGO: Caregiving for an Alzheimer’s patient is especially burdensome for spousal and family caregivers who at the time of their near and dear one’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis suffer from depressive symptoms, according to a recent study.

The study analysed the psychological stress of family caregivers during Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

trophy1NEW YORK: The eight hundred and thirty seventh entry for the seniors housing Global Awards for 2015 has been received.

A multi-million dollar boutique retirement community will fund critical repairs to a century-old sandstone church on Toorak Road.

Designed by renowned architects Demaine Partnership, the landmark Read More »

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Rental housing for seniors attracting attention

seniors rentalSAN FRANCISCO: A proposed residential rental development for residents 55 and older hasn’t yet been constructed but its design is already drawing attention.

A three-storey building for senior housing would be created with one-storey villas constructed around the building perimeter. Since the rental facility was first Read More »

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