Waterfront/marina living strong drawcard for boomers

water 2DALLAS: An analysis of housing sales data in 26 countries shows a strong preference by baby boomers for water views.

Seaside lake views, estuarine, river, ponds or marina locations are preferred.

Developments currently targetting the over 60s market include a salmon fishing lodge, wharf pier 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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Researchers say three glasses of champagne a day can help prevent dementia

champagneBOSTON: A new study from Reading University found drinking three glasses of champagne every day can help prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Apparently, a compound called phenolics — which is found in high levels in red grapes Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier — is thought to Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

The San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission voted unanimously in support of a proposed mental health hospital in Templeton.

Harvey and Melanie Billig are seeking approval for a 91-bed psychiatric hospital, Read More »

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