Robotic suit for older people being developed

SAN FRANCISCO: A bionic suit is being built that it is hoped could revolutionise the lives of older people.

A university has been awarded $350,000 to develop an exoskeleton for the elderly over the next three years.

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Dementia/memory care providers diverge on issue of best practice

BALTIMORE: Dementia care providers are deeply divided over care delivery methodologies.

Existing seniors housing providers are attempting to reinforce their hegemony in the sector by either ramping up development of stand-alone memory care models, expanding existing facilities or building new ones to add memory care Read More »

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Meditation changes your brain for the better

WINSTON-SALEM: In a new research report, researchers examined the efficacy of a meditation and yoga program known as mindfulness-based stress reduction in treating mild cognitive impairment (or having issues with memory) and migraines. They found that, indeed, meditation as a form of therapy actually changes Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

Karibu Homes is developing social housing units in Athi River, Kenya.

According to Lands and Housing Cabinet secretary Charity Ngilu, Kenya has an annual demand of 300,000 Read More »

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