Study suggests medical students should visit museums to connect with dementia patients

British_Museum_Great_courtBOSTON: Research has shown that engaging with art is beneficial to people with dementia, and a number of cultural institutions around the US have established therapeutic programs for patients suffering from such chronic diseases. A new pilot study finds that including medical students in these Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

Mae Architects has won planning for a new baby boomer retirement home opposite Channel 4’s HQ on Horseferry Road in Victoria, Westminster

The practice has been given Read More »

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Luxury micro housing for seniors to be developed

TreeHiResCHICAGO: A new micro housing development is heading for approval this month.

Amber Properties is set to develop a 36-unit luxury studio apartment complex.

The developer hopes to start construction by the end of the year and no later than the spring of next year. Read More »

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Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

crimeDALLAS: 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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