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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Experimental drug offers hope to families with legacy of degenerative brain disease

coloured pillsDALLAS: In this study researchers are taking about 20 healthy persons with the Alzheimer’s gene and administering a specially-designed drug.

It is part of a drug trial involving more than 200 people around the world.

The drug, which cannot be named because it is still Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

Construction is underway on homes to replace a much fought over and now demolished pub.

Now developers behind the scheme for the former Harrier Inn in Read More »

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Grocers on Wheels mobile market to visit senior housing sites

grocers on wheelsDALLAS: Fresh fruits and vegetables will be easier for senior citizens to find as a mobile market has been created to go door to door.

Grocers on Wheels kicks off its Double Value program letting customers buy up food for half price. The idea was Read More »

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