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Intergenerational living community in France upholds passive design principles

Supported by Studio Losa Architects and the Centre Communal d’Action Sociale (CCAS) of Clermont-Ferrand, one...

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Yves Behar unveils friendly robot that helps aging adults stay connected to the world

A new startup called Intuition Robotics just unveiled their stealth product: ElliQ, an AI robot companion created...

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Retirement home in China emphasizes communal living in a natural setting

Located on the outskirts of Nanning, the center has escaped the dense urban environment of the Chinese city and...

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INFOGRAPHIC: Are you living in an age-friendly city?

By 2020, the number of people worldwide who are aged 65 or older will outnumber children under the age of 5. Elderly...

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