Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

crimeDALLAS: 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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Fish oil does not help dementia decline

CHICAGO: In one of the largest and longest studies of its kind, researchers examined whether supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids helped to slow cognitive decline in older patients.

Researchers were quick to point out that the study only looked at the impact of supplements, not Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

Work has started on a new Hightown Housing Association development which will provide supported living accommodation for people with physical and learning disabilities in Hemel Hempstead.

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Group homes for mentally-ill underfunded says non-profit

mentally illPHILADELPHIA: A non-profit hammered in a recent audit for shortcomings at its group homes for the mentally ill is firing back, saying the audit was poorly timed and its biggest challenge is inadequate funding from the health authority.

The audit found the not-for-profit, which runs Read More »

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