Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

One of Dallas’ most exclusive seniors communities is spending $36 million on upgrades and expansion.

Work will start this summer at the Edgemere complex on Northwest Highway Read More »

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Contracts awarded to defunct housing firm whilst it was insolvent

TUCSON: A defunct building firm was working on developments with a not-for-profit housing entity when it went into administration.

The construction company collapsed on April 30, leaving homes unfinished across several sites as redundant workers downed tools.

Despite requests, the not-for-profit is yet to confirm Read More »

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Retirement is receding as ‘way of life’ past 65

CHICAGO: 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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Higher education may protect against Alzheimer’s disease

NEW YORK: A recent study showed that higher education was associated with lower age-related increases of abnormal levels of tau protein in the cerebrospinal fluid of older adults.

Scientists have known that people with higher “cognitive reserve” tend to develop dementia less frequently than those Read More »

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