Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

crimeHOUSTON: 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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Use of common drugs linked to dementia

aspirinLOS ANGELES: In a study, certain common drugs were linked to an increased risk of developing some form of dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease.

The study found that common drugs such as the following are tied to increased incidence of dementia over time:

  • Diphenhydramine – the

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

A 33-square-metre cabin with five-star views of Lake Wakatipu is on the market.

The Queenstown house is smaller than most apartments and more expensive for its size Read More »

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Mobile home discrimination lawsuit advances to trial

legalNEW YORK: A lawsuit filed against the owner and manager of a mobile home park who allegedly designated a “seniors only” area there advances toward an April trial date.

The lawsuit was framed after they refused to rent a lot to a mother with a two-year-old Read More »

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