Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

crimeLOS 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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App provides guidance on behavioural symptoms of dementia

Apps behaviouralCHICAGO: A research centre has launched a dementia care app to provide guidance to carers about the behavioural changes that can occur in dementia.

The project coordinator said carers wanted nformation and advice at their fingertips, in language that is clear and easy to understand. Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

trophy1NEW YORK: The seven hundred and ninety fifth entry for the seniors housing Global Awards for 2015 has been received.

Via Verde in South Bronx was designed by Dattner Architects and Grimshaw Architects.

“The Times Square of the South Bronx” is an apt moniker for a Read More »

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Memory care occupancy / rents dip as building boom continues

memory careMIAMI: Construction of memory care and assisted living campuses has bounced back following the recession, while the addition of more independent living and continuing care retirement community properties has been slower, according to new data.

Memory care facilities have seen the highest development rate, with Read More »

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