France leads world in formulation of dumb seniors policy

french flagPARIS: A study by France Strategie, a government-linked think tank, has suggested that France’s older population should be hit just a little harder by the tax man.

The study suggested the younger generation would stand to gain from a reduction in the older generation’s tax Read More »

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Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

crime BOSTON: Retirement communities and skilled nursing homes imply a level of elevated safety in their commercial pitch to prospective customers.

But evidence is mounting that age-apartheid compounds are increasingly becoming soft crime targets and the care sector is trashing its reputation by doing nothing to effectively Read More »

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Type 2 diabetes drug Victoza could prevent development of Alzheimer’s

bacteriaDALLAS: A type 2 diabetes drug could prevent Alzheimer’s disease from developing, new research has suggested.

A small study looking at Victoza (liraglutide), an injectable drug that lowers blood glucose levels, showed it offers protection from the brain disease.

A total of 38 people with Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

trophy NEW YORK: The two hundred and sixty-fifth entry for the seniors housing Global Awards 2016 has been received.

National Church Residences plans to start construction by summer on a retirement complex aimed at middle-income seniors. The $50.2 million project will have 192 units and be adjacent Read More »

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