Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

crimeHOUSTON: Retirement communities and rest 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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Obesity may spur risk for earlier Alzheimer’s claims study

obesityDALLAS: New research says people’s weight in middle age may influence not just whether they go on to develop Alzheimer’s disease, but when.

Obesity in midlife has long been suspected of increasing the risk of Alzheimer’s later in life. Researchers took a closer look and Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

trophy1NEW YORK: The seven hundred and eighty third entry for the seniors housing Global Awards for 2015 has been received.

Central Florida is seeing some growth, with numerous new senior-living projects in the works which include:

  • The $50 million, 275-unit Gentry Park Orlando, which will open

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Woman inspired by grandma to open new assisted living home

inspired lifeWASHINGTON, D.C.: At the age of 29, Sheena Fransway is using her supportive skills to serve others in space she can call her own. Fransway said she enjoys seeing people smile and conversing with them.

Her early success came after an early start of grief, loss Read More »

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