Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

crimeHOUSTON: Retirement communities and rest 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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Stigma associated with dementia number one concern for people living with the disease

dementiaLOS ANGELES: Stigma associated with dementia has been highlighted as the number one concern for people living with the disease, according to a new report.

The report has identified a range of challenges facing the rising number of dementia sufferers.

“The single biggest issue that was Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

Work has begun on the Green Square Intergenerational Care Centre designed by Sydney architecture practice Fox Johnston in collaboration with CHROFI, Peter Stutchbury Architects, and landscape Read More »

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Developer shelves 21 storey senior apartment tower

st camillusMIAMI: A health centre has pulled back on plans for a 21-storey senior housing tower, but is seeking approval for its other planned expansions and is likely to take another shot at the tower proposal next year.

The not for profit last spring sought city Read More »

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