Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

crimeWASHINGTON, D.C.: 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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Out-of-pocket health costs of dementia soar at the end of life

costsDALLAS: Families may spend almost twice as much caring for dementia patients at the end of life than they might if their loved one suffered from a different disease, a study suggests.

Costs were similar over the final five years of life for patients with Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

trophy1 NEW YORK: The one thousand and tenth entry for the seniors housing Global Awards for 2015 has been received.

Twin Lakes Senior Living Community announced on Monday that it is planning a $52 million expansion to its facility in Montgomery.

Construction is expected to begin in Read More »

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Police raid skilled nursing home owned by largest operator

policeBOSTON: The police raided a facility operated by the largest skilled nursing home owner last week, reportedly searching for evidence of criminal activity.

They took documents “seeking evidence in relation to alleged criminal activity,” a spokeswoman said. No residents were removed from the facility or disturbed Read More »

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