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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Drug mentioned by Hippocrates may reverse Alzheimer’s memory loss

hippocratesCHICAGO: One of the world’s oldest drugs which was first mentioned by Hippocrates in the 5th Century BC could help restore memory in Alzheimer’s patients, hope scientists

Salsalate, which comes from the same family as aspirin, was typically used to treat inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

The need for flexibility and diversity in architecture is on the rise, alongside Australia’s increasing multiculturalism.

Australian architects can no longer rely on a one-size-fits-all model, Read More »

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Home sharing opens doors says program director

sharing-sweets-011CHICAGO: When Adrienne Mehalow began classes she wasn’t looking at the usual housing options.

She didn’t feel comfortable going to Craigslist for a roommate and didn’t like the thought of university housing. Instead, she chose to share a home and moved into Bill Lynch’s house. Read More »

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