Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

crimePHILADELPHIA: 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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“Mind diet” reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s/dementia

mind dietCHICAGO: Researchers recruited more than 7000 Spanish men and women who were at high risk for heart disease or stroke. Using a random decision tree, each person was assigned to follow either a “Mediterranean” style diet plan (high in unsaturated fats such as olive oil Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

Reporting its largest enrolment since 2006, Lynn University is building a new dorm for juniors and seniors.

“There’s a need for student housing in Boca Raton,” architect Read More »

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Largest green roof in the world proposed for new mall

green roofPHILADELPHIA: The Hills at Vallco will feature a 30-acre community park and nature preserve open to all residents, Sand Hill is touting the open space as not only the largest community park in Cupertino, but also the largest green roof in the world. The roof Read More »

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