Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

crimeSAN FRANCISCO: 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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Why noticing memory problems is a good thing

memory studiesWASHINGTON, D.C.: Noticing that you’ve forgotten something, sometimes called ‘a senior moment’ can be frustrating, but new research suggests the fact that you’re aware of your forgetfulness may be a good thing.

A US study has found that older adults who will go on to develop Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

A petition has been started to increase the minimum affordability requirements for future developments along Divisadero Street. Developers are currently required by the city to allot Read More »

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Judge bars elderly man from approaching home of ‘vulnerable’ woman

legal image DALLAS: An elderly man has been barred from approaching the home of a “vulnerable” elderly woman with whom he has a “close association” by a judge.

The judge made a stay-away order at a hearing after concerns were raised by a local authority.

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