Vanguard care model set to push older skilled nursing homes to brink

AUSTIN: The Vanguard care model is going to push older skilled nursing homes faster to the brink.

There are three types of model: MCPs (multi-specialty community providers), concerned with moving specialist care out of hospitals and into the community; PACs (primary and acute care system), Read More »

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20 simple tricks to avoid ‘senior moments’ and boost powers of recall

CHICAGO: This is a 20 part guide to obviating ‘seniors moments’ with simple tricks. The latest research proves the powers of recall can be improved by following altered behavior. This series will be posted progressively over the next five days.

20. And finally… make love: Read More »

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Biogen optimism for Alzheimer’s drug

NEW YORK: An experimental Alzheimer’s drug being developed by a US biotech group has offered hope that scientists may be closer to a breakthrough for the devastating disease, after early trials showed the treatment slowed the rate of cognitive decline.

Biogen’s Aducanumab is one of Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

Keystone Place at Buzzards Bay is the new senior assisted living housing complex behind the post office on Main Street.

Keystone Place has been under construction since February Read More »

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