Waiving granny flat fees fails to make homes more affordable

SEATTLE: The idea of waiving developer contribution fees for secondary dwellings is set to be workshopped, after a report revealed the fee relief had not had a great effect on affordable housing.

A report has highlighted the number of secondary dwellings (or “granny flats”) and Read More »

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Bizarre aspects of seniors lives revealed

AUSTIN: The bizarre aspects of many over 50s lives have been revealed through a variety of sources over the past 30 days. Here are some of the quirkiest:

3. Misprescribing of Antipsychotic Drugs to Elderly Dementia Patients: Family members need to take steps to ensure Read More »

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Low-frequency magnetic fields do not accelerate Alzheimer’s disease and ALS

BOSTON: Evidence indicates that low-frequency alternating magnetic fields generated by overhead power lines aggravate neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer’s disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Nevertheless, recent research conducted by scientists found no evidence supporting and association between these fields and disease progression in mouse models. Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

NEW YORK: The two hundred and forty-ninth entry for the seniors housing Global Award for 2015 has been received.

This multigenerational residential complex has been built in the inner suburbs of Melbourne, Australia by The Kahlon Group… Read More »

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