Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

NEW YORK: The three hundred and sixty-seventh entry for the seniors housing Global Awards for 2015 has been received.

After some initial hiccups that delayed the project by five months, Bramalea Retirement Residence has flung its doors open to the community.

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Not-for-profit dreams of 21-story elderly housing community

CLEVELAND: A not-for-profit is planning a major expansion, including a new 21-story high-rise elderly housing community.

The project would add 266 additional housing units for 350 new residents.

The not-for-profit currently has over 500 residents in four buildings that include nearly 500 independent and assisted-living Read More »

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Future of retirement report analyzes baby boomers aspirations

MINNEAPOLIS: A global bank has released its research findings into the future of retirement.

Sixteen thousand people were surveyed in 15 markets worldwide to understand the issues associated with aging populations and increasing life expectance globally.

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Compound found to perk up old muscles and aging brains

TULSA: It is not quite the fountain of eternal youth, but researchers have found a drug they say can rejuvenate aging brain and muscle tissue.

The small-molecule drug simultaneously perks up old stem cells in the brains and muscles of mice.

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