HOUSTON: 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 »
PHOENIX: A drug that combines a cough suppressant with a heart medication might offer a safer option for calming the agitation that commonly affects people with Alzheimer’s disease, an early clinical trial suggests.
The study, of 220 Alzheimer’s patients, found that the drug — called Read More »
NEW YORK: The eight hundred and thirty fourth entry for the seniors housing Global Awards for 2015 has been received.
The district council’s cabinet will meet today (Thursday) to ratify the loan to Luminus, which will allow the construction of 55 one and two bedroom flats Read More »
BOSTON: Carers should spend at least 30 minutes on home visits to older people as part of a new gold standard for services, new guidance says.
The guidance follows reports of carers making visits of 15 minutes and less. The package of measures also includes Read More »