Communities start by owning a share of local ‘pub’

beer 2CHICAGO: An hotel which had been closed since 2010 has been reopened. A group of determined locals had the vision to see a community owned pub could become a social hub which binds and fosters 1950s ‘neighbourliness’.

By including a general store, post office and Read More »

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Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

crime DALLAS: 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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Common dementia drug improves balance in Parkinson’s

drugNEW YORK: A commonly prescribed dementia drug, known as rivastigmine, has been found to significantly improve balance and reduce falls in patients with Parkinson’s disease, according to new research.

“With the degeneration of dopamine-producing nerve cells, people with Parkinson’s often have issues with unsteadiness when walking. Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

trophy1NEW YORK: The fifty-fourth entry for the seniors housing Global Awards 2016 has been received.

Construction of a new medical campus in Long Prairie will begin later this year.

CentraCare Health Foundation announced today they’ve reached their capital campaign goal. To date, 463 donors have pledged Read More »

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