Lightbridge CEO Seth Grae to Participate in Panel Discussion on Nuclear Energy as a Solution for Sustainable Development, at the Chennai International Centre Nasdaq:LTBR

Lightbridge CEO Seth Grae to Participate in Panel Discussion on Nuclear Energy as a Solution for Sustainable Development, at the Chennai International Centre Nasdaq:LTBR

Lightbridge Corporation (Nasdaq: LTBR), an advanced nuclear fuel technology company, today announced that Seth Grae, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lightbridge Corporation, will participate in a panel discussion on the future of nuclear energy hosted by the Chennai International Centre on Friday, April 16, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. ET (7 p.m. IST).  The topic of the panel discussion will be: Is Nuclear Energy a Solution for Sustainable Development? The Panel will be led by Dr. Anil Kakodkar, former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission of India and the former Secretary to the Government of India.

Brisbane Retirement Community Given Historic Green Star Rating

Brisbane Retirement Community Given Historic Green Star Rating

Bernborough Ascot, a $270 million development located at Doomben Racecourse, is set to be Australia’s most sustainable retirement community after securing the first 6 Star Green Star Communities rating from the Green Building Council of Australia in the aged living sector.  Developed by Lendlease, the community is being constructed in stages, with the first stage – that opened in October 2020 – receiving the rating for its sustainable design.  Nathan Cockerill, managing director of Lendlease Retirement Living, says that residents of the village will reap the rewards of a sustainable community that is setting a benchmark for its competitors.

States With The Most Seniors

States With The Most Seniors

Just 10 years from now, seniors will comprise more than 20% of U.S. residents, up from 15% in 2020. By 2034,  older adults will outnumber children, according to Census Bureau projections. To learn more about senior populations, Stacker mined data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey estimates and ranked all 50 states and Washington D.C.based on the percentage of their populations is age 65 and older.
Across the U.S., 52 million Americans are 65 years or older, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and a quarter of them live in just three states: California, Florida, and Texas.

SAGE Webinar – Intergenerational Communities – How Senior Living Can Contribute

SAGE Webinar – Intergenerational Communities – How Senior Living Can Contribute

Senior Living has been shifting heavily towards health and wellness over the years, though there are still more trails to blaze towards a more prevention-focused, community-based approach. By the year 2050, we will see our 65+ population grow from 49 million to a projected 84 million seniors! What are the unique collaborations and partnerships that must come together to make successful senior living communities? Our expert panelists from Belmont Village, Merrill Gardens, and the UCSD Center for Healthy Aging will weigh in on the benefits of co-locating licensed senior housing with non-age-restricted housing in a walkable, urban setting.

Real estate and construction industry outlook

Real estate and construction industry outlook

Real estate: Recovery, imagination and resilience
The groundwork has been laid for a sector-wide recovery in 2021 across real estate, which was heavily affected by the global pandemic. Investors are on a hunt for yield against a backdrop of lower interest rates and stagnating gross domestic product growth, among other factors creating demand. Hospitality gets a shot in the arm –
Those still questioning future demand for travel in a post-COVID-19 world need look no further than home rental company Airbnb’s debut in the public markets.

When a Senior Turns to Outside Care, They Shouldn’t Need to Change What They Normally Do

When a Senior Turns to Outside Care, They Shouldn’t Need to Change What They Normally Do

Turning to somebody else for help may be difficult for some people to do. However, as people age, move through their 60s and into the 70s, and well into their 80s, the likelihood that they may need help with certain tasks increases. That’s what senior care provides. Support. Assistance. The kind that aging men and women can benefit from, but where do they turn for the support? A lot of people will immediately think about family. Maybe a spouse, sibling, or adult child who lives in the area. That seems to make sense, at least on the surface. But what often happens when a family caregiver begins supporting this aging parent or other loved one, they discourage certain activities. That means changes are taking place. The senior has to give up things they might enjoy. Or, they may have no way to get to visit with friends, go to the park, and do other things that were part of their normal routine.

Older Shoppers Are the Hot New Thing for Consumer Brands – WSJ

Older Shoppers Are the Hot New Thing for Consumer Brands – WSJ

Demographic changes and the pandemic are propelling consumer-goods companies to take a fresh look at a group of shoppers who are often ignored: the elderly.  As people live longer and have fewer babies, the number of over-65s surpassed those under five globally for the first time in 2018, according to United Nations data, and the trend has accelerated since.  The pandemic has disproportionately harmed older people, which executives say has highlighted the importance of staying healthy later in life.

Inside Cybathlon’s Assistive Robot Competition, with Anni Kern

Inside Cybathlon’s Assistive Robot Competition, with Anni Kern

Kate speaks with Anni Kern, Head of Communication, strategy, and teams at Cybathlon for over four years. She describes the motivation and concepts for the Cybathlon organizations to develop a common platform to remove barriers between people with disabilities, technology developers, and the public. Anni also describes the specifics of Cybathlon competitions where people with disabilities compete doing everyday tasks using assistive robot systems.

Greystone Provides $23.8 Million in HUD-Insured Financing for 220-Unit Not-for-Profit Healthcare Campus in Elkhart, Indiana | MultifamilyBiz.com

Greystone Provides $23.8 Million in HUD-Insured Financing for 220-Unit Not-for-Profit Healthcare Campus in Elkhart, Indiana | MultifamilyBiz.com

Greystone, a leading national commercial real estate finance company, has provided a $23.8 million HUD-insured loan to refinance a newly-expanded 220-unit seniors housing and healthcare services campus in Elkhart, Indiana. The financing was originated by Lisa M. Fischman, Vice President in Greystone’s New York office on behalf of non-profit Hubbard Hill Retirement Community.

Located on 70 acres in Indiana, Hubbard Hill is a faith-based, non-profit, continuing care retirement community with independent living, assisted living, long-term skilled nursing & short-term rehab, and the groundbreaking Living Wisdom Center for Dementia. Residents of the sprawling wooded property have access to the community’s 2-acre Sr friendly park with waterfalls and stocked ponds, gorgeous  courtyards and trails throughout campus, a wellness center, 150 seat chapel, and 2 restaurant style dinning venues and Bistro.

Taxes in Retirement: How All 50 States Tax Retirees

Taxes in Retirement: How All 50 States Tax Retirees

We rated every state, plus Washington, D.C. on how retirees are taxed. We considered taxes on Social Security and other retirement income, tax exemptions for older residents, and the state’s overall income, property and sales taxes.
by: Rocky Mengle, David Muhlbaum, Bob Niedt
February 10, 2021

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