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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Nestle to develop Alzheimer’s test in Swiss research alliance

nestleWASHINGTON, D.C.: Nestle SA, the world’s largest food company, formed a research alliance with a Swiss drug developer to work on a test that could diagnose Alzheimer’s disease in its early stages.

AC Immune SA, based in Lausanne, will provide expertise to develop a diagnostic test, Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

The Family Housing Association is to host an information day for those who want to find out more about the multi-million pound extra-care housing facility at Read More »

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North America and Europe will dominate global elder care services market by 2020

global elder care servicesPHILADELPHIA: A report predicts North America and Europe will dominate the global elder care services market by 2020.

This is due to a rising aging population and high adoption rates of elder care services in these regions. The U.S. represents the largest market for elder Read More »

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