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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Feeling dizzy a few minutes after standing up could signal increased death risk

dizzyLOS ANGELES: Feeling dizzy a few minutes after standing up could be a sign of an increased risk of early death, Parkinson’s disease or dementia, a Study has found.

Faintness and light-headednesss after standing can be a minor problem due to a sudden drop in blood Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

trophy1NEW YORK: The eight hundred and thirty eighth entry for the seniors housing Global Awards for 2015 has been received.

An artist’s impression of the future Bidadari estate. The first Two-Room Flexi flats will be offered to seniors in the next BTO exercise in November in Read More »

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Sleek design is transforming senior living tech

sleek designWASHINGTON, D.C.: Here are three ways innovators are adding flair to senior living settings with simple and sleek solutions that can also improve resident wellness:

3. Your Grandmother’s Skype

There’s an impression that seniors don’t like technology, and in the age of the smartphone and social Read More »

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