Wearables designed to help people with Alzheimer’s

smartwatchHOUSTON: A smartwatch can define danger zones. Using GPS, the CleverCare smartwatch defines danger and safety zones and alerts the caretaker if they leave or enter them. Its user interface includes simple, bold text and bright colours, making it easier for the user to read Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

trophyNEW YORK: The seven hundred and forty-ninth entry for the seniors housing Global Awards for 2015 has been received.

Work is under way to develop 61 much needed affordable homes for the over 55s in Oswestry.

The scheme at Alexandra Road will be a ShireLiving development, Read More »

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Integrated community planned for regeneration site

architectural planBOSTON: A developer is asking for permission to build two hotels, an assisted living facility and a retail precinct.

The project would be built on a 6.9 acre vacant, triangle-shaped piece of property.

Planning officials said an environmental review of the project must still be Read More »

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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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