Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

NEW YORK: The four hundred and twenty-ninth entry for the seniors housing Global Awards for 2015 has been received.

An affordable housing design in San Francisco, CA. It is entered in the Integrated Community Award division. It is one of 23 entries received in this category. Read More »

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Not-for-profit wants to do multigenerational project

TAMPA: Residents of the neighborhood have expressed enthusiasm for a proposal which would give a community center a new lease of life.

The not-for-profit has a proposal for the former school building that would include senior apartments, child care and office space.

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Retirement is receding as ‘way of life’ past 65

DETROIT: Retirement is off the agenda already for 23 per cent of baby boomers. The oldest boomer is currently in his/her 70th year.

Retirement continues to recede and the majority of boomers are expected to stay in the workforce. Work environments are also assisting the Read More »

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Brain training induces lasting brain and mental health gains for veterans and civilians with brain injury

CHICAGO: In the first study of its kind, veterans and civilians with traumatic brain injury showed improved cognitive performance and psychological and neural health following strategy-based cognitive training.

“Veterans and others who have sustained traumatic brain injuries often experience persistent cognitive and psychological difficulties, such Read More »

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