Mimicking dementia village model marks descent into circus culture

admin-ajax MIAMI: In a Dutch town about 20 kilometres outside of Amsterdam, a small community lives in what at first glance seems like a real-life version of The Truman Show.

Hogewey has a grocery store, a theatre and a barber shop. The only twist is that 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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Could a promising new drug treat Alzheimer’s?

Brain-Waves DALLAS: Until now, there has been no known prevention or cure for Alzheimer’s.

But a group of researchers in Scotland may have found a way to treat these memory diseases.

A new study by scientists at the University of Edinburgh found that long-term memories (which Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

trophyNEW YORK: The two hundred and twenty-fourth entry for the seniors housing Global Awards 2016 has been received.

Woodlands, Toa Payoh and Pasir Ris are to get facelifts within the next 10 years, with fresh facilities, more greenery and better connected spaces.

The three towns will Read More »

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