Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

crimePHILADELPHIA: 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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Two drugs show promise in delaying Alzheimer’s

alzheimersscaleHOUSTON: A clinical trial is underway to determine whether a new drug that attacks beta amyloid in the brain could delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.

If it can, scientists say it would be a breakthrough in the treatment of this disease that robs victims Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

trophy1NEW YORK: The eight hundred and ninety-seventh entry for the seniors housing Global Awards for 2015 has been received.

MODS seeks to address the potential for London’s suburban edges to provide well designed housing to meet growing demand. Redevelopment of these fringe areas, allowing current homeowners Read More »

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Plans to transform ‘Old Manor’ into retirement complex

wallcropPHOENIX: Plans for the first phase of redevelopment at the Old Manor have been revealed.

The developer has submitted detailed designs for turning the “neglected and decaying” psychiatric hospital into retirement homes.

The assisted-living complex will eventually house up to 350 over 55s and will Read More »

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