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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New imaging technique detects early brain damage from hypertension

brainDALLAS: A new imaging technique found that some people with high blood pressure also have damage to nerve tracts connecting different parts of the brain, according to a study.

The area of brain damage detected is linked to difficulties in certain cognitive skills, decision-making, and Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

These are the first images of a £5.5million development for the south side.

Govanhill Housing Association has put forward a scheme for 42 affordable homes to be Read More »

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Appeals court overturns lawsuit immunity for ‘charitable’ skilled nursing home

legalPHOENIX: A skilled nursing home can’t receive immunity from a wrongful death lawsuit because of its charitable status, a court has ruled.

A wrongful death lawsuit was filed by the estate of a resident who died at the facility in 2011. The resident’s family allege his Read More »

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