Dr Becker In The News
Retirement Living & Aged Care
Focus on human happiness: Becker
Becker, the mind behind the 'apartments for life' concept, is widely regarded as a pioneer, having reinvented the model of aged care in the Netherlands by integrating adaptable housing and care. At the core of his thinking is a commitment to protect human independence and to challenge the need for institutionalised care.
Source: Aged Care Insite, July / August 2011
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RVA Newsletter Email: 2011 RVA Conference summary
As a follow-up to the recently concluded workshop by Dr Becker, Xperiential Events is arranging for the Ageing Asia Industry Tour to the Humanitas in Rotterdam. Interested delegates are encouraged to register with Janice Chia.
Source: RVA New Zealand, Wednesday, 22 June 2011
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'Apartments for life' urged
New Zealand's retirement industry has been urged to consider a new way of caring for the aged involving ''apartments for life'' where cure and care is provided when needed rather than them having to progressively shift home as they grow older.
Source: Stuff.co.nz, Friday, 17 June 2011
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Apartments for Life: new ideas in aged care
Listen Dr Hans Becker on his interview about new ideas in aged care and age-friendly apartments for the elderly.
Source: ABC Radio National, Thursday, 16 June 2011
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Inspiration behind Apartments for Life visits Australia
Faced with the challenge of an ageing pppulation in The Netherlands, Humanitas developed a concept of “ageproof”apartments that mean older people never have to go to a nursing home, even if they eventually need a very high level care. It’s based on the fundamental belief that people should be the boss of their own lives.
Source: Benevolent Society, Wednesday, 15 June 2011
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Nothing is impossible
In Australian aged care circles, the Humanitas foundation in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and its ‘Apartments for Life’ model of housing and lifestyle is often regarded with quiet reverence.
Source: Australian Ageing Agenda, Thursday, 09 June 2011
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The inside story behind AFL
Dr Becker’s AFL ‘Ageing in Place’ model of housing is based on a philosophy of human happiness and is the inspiration behind 1,700 apartments which deliver an annual turnover of 100 million Euros.
Source: Australian Ageing Agenda, Thursday, 19 May 2011
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Developing a Retirement Village
With the increasing number of senior citizens, there is an urgent need for housing options in Singapore. Dr Becker shared his concept of “Apartment of Life” for adaptation in Singapore’s market.
Source: XINMSN Entertainment, Wednesday, 31 March 2010
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Dutch aged care model to benefit Australians
The potential problems of aging and accommodation that worry Joan Poole are of paramount concern to thousands of elderly Australians, particularly when they reach the stage of needing nursing home accommodation.
Richard Spencer runs the Benevolent Society, Australia's oldest non-denominational charity.
For several years, he and his colleagues have been trying to come up with a new concept in lifestyle and accommodation for older Australians, regardless of their needs or income levels.
Source: ABC News, Friday, 10 April 2009
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Dutch aged care model to benefit Australians
In the next thirty years the number of Australians aged 65 and over is set to increase by more
than double and by mid-century it is expected that a quarter of all Australians will be over 65.
The strain this will put on the aged care sector has many in the industry looking towards a
successful Dutch model for aged care which lists happiness as its main aim.
Source: The 7.30 Report - ABC, Thursday, 09 April 2009
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'Apartments for Life' Innovative Dutch Model Lets 95 per cent of Older People Stay in Their Own Homes
Minister for Ageing, Mrs Justine Elliot today met with Humanitas Foundation, an innovative Dutch housing model which allows 95 per cent of older people to live in their own homes until the end of their lives. This is known as "ageing in place."
Source: Health and Aged Assist, June 2008
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