Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

crimeCHICAGO: 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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Diagnostic apps proposed for ADHD and dementia

adhd diagnostics appsWASHINGTON, D.C.: A research lab is working on technology to develop mobile apps for the diagnosis of two very common brain disorders.

Their simple smartphone tool asks users to draw a rectangle 10 times, while accelerometers and sensors in their phone or their wearable track the Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

The Zoning Board of Appeals has taken the rare steps of scheduling a public hearing in Marblehead Community Center, a move prompted by ongoing public interest around Read More »

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Sweden trials six-hour working day for same pay

swedish flagMIAMI: The trial of a six-hour working day in one of Europe’s richest countries threatens to revolutionise the lives of millions of people.

Workers in Sweden are being given the chance to do shorter shifts for the same pay in a drive to increase productivity Read More »

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