REITs are growth investment niche in healthcare

NEW YORK: Publicly-traded health care real estate investment trusts (REITs) continue to dominate the senior living market. REITs are shifting the way investors view senior housing and care, leaving the door open for more public REIT investment.

One REIT is about to hive off two Read More »

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Over-50s women spent most on make-up

LOS ANGELES: Women over the age of 50 have become the biggest buyers of beauty products, inspired by the rise of older make-up and skin care models.

For the first time, it has been claimed, the older age group have outflanked the younger generation in Read More »

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Immune system link to Alzheimer’s disease

DURHAM: A university study has found that certain immune system cells which normally protect the brain began to consume a key nutrient, arginine.

In tests on mice, researchers were able to block the process with a small-molecule drug to prevent brain plaques and memory loss. Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

NEW YORK: The two hundred and sixty-second entry for the seniors housing Global Award for 2015 has been received.

A new apartment complex with up to 256 units on Bagdad Road has helped fill a price gap in Cedar Park’s affordable housing.

Carmel, Indiana-based Pedcor Investments Read More »

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