Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

The Grand Opening of Creve Coeur Assisted Living took place on the afternoon of April 23rd, 2015, said Jeff Kraus, Managing Director for Spectrum Retirement Communities LLC. Read More »

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Study reveals full costs of dementia care

PORTLAND: The cost of providing health and social care for dementia sufferers totaled ¥14.5 trillion in 2014, with nearly half of the cost borne by families, a health ministry panel said in Japan.

The ministry said it was the first ever detailed estimate of the Read More »

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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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PTSD is associated with accelerated aging

LOS ANGELES: Research suggests that patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) appear to be at risk for accelerated aging, or premature senescence.

Whereas previous studies have found PTSD to be associated with chronic depression, anger, insomnia, eating disorders, substance abuse and several other psychological disorders, Read More »

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