Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

NEW YORK: The three hundred and forty-eighth entry for the seniors housing Global Awards for 2015 has been received.

The ‘PurePod’ is at one with nature and proving a surprise hit.

A futuristic home made entirely of glass has proved so popular with the over 50s Read More »

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Baby boomers open up about old age in new study

MEMPHIS: Future government policies will need to be flexible to accommodate the diverse needs of aging baby boomers, a university researcher has found.

The researcher interviewed mid-life baby boomers to explore their views about old age and compare their expectations and values with current policies Read More »

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Dementia wanderers issue destroying public image of skilled nursing homes

CHICAGO: The image of the police being called in to search for dementia wanderers from skilled nursing homes is traducing the safe haven image of care custodians, and is opening up the management and staff to the increasing propensity to pursue civil damages and criminal Read More »

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Psychiatric drugs do more harm than good says expert

HOUSTON: Psychiatric drugs do more harm than good and the use of most antidepressants and dementia drugs could be virtually stopped without causing harm, an expert on clinical trials argues.

But this view is strongly opposed by many experts in mental health. However, others say Read More »

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