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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Native Greenlanders possess genetic mutations that enable them to reap benefits of omega-3 fatty acids

fish oilMIAMI: Fish oils are touted as being among the healthiest fats to eat – dampening inflammation and reducing the risk of heart disease.

But a new study analysing the genetic make-up of Inuits suggests that this assumption is too simplistic.

Research has revealed that the Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

A new Sainsbury’s Local store will be included in Hightown Housing Association’s 130 home development which will help transform the Maylands area of Hemel Hempstead.

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Care staff addiction issues on the rise

dunedin nurseSAN FRANCISCO: A nurse stole hundreds of prescription drugs from a palliative care unit. She has been found guilty of professional misconduct after misappropriating prescription medication for her own use.

She removed prescription medication while working as a nurse on nine separate occasions.

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