Occupancy rates for seniors housing properties starting to ease

DENVER: The average occupancy rate for seniors housing properties between January and March was 90.2 percent. The rate is a decrease of 0.2 percent from the previous quarter, with independent living occupancy coming in flat at 91.2 percent, and assisted living dropping 60 basis points Read More »

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Secrets to buying long-term-care insurance revealed

BALTIMORE: Policies are rising in price, while benefits are getting skimpier.

For aging baby boomers, planning for long-term care costs becomes more pressing every day. But the insurance that helps to cover these costs is surging in price, while the benefits are significantly decreasing.

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Genetic overlap exists with Alzheimer’s disease

PORTLAND: Researchers have found genetic overlap between Alzheimer’s disease, high levels of C-reactive protein and plasma lipids.

The findings indicate that high levels of CRP and plasma lipids may play a role in the risk for Alzheimer’s disease and lead to new research to determine Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

Residents of Inverkeithing have helped to select a favoured option for the $23 million regeneration of the town’s Fraser Avenue.

Four years ago the council revealed its Read More »

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