Over 50s carving out new housing options and creating different forms of living

JACKSONVILLE: The over 50s demographic is the most significant force for housing change. The ‘individuals’ generation is turning its back on retirement community compounds, and is seeking new forms of housing for the second half of their lives.

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

DETROIT: 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.

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Portuguese scientists awarded for Alzheimer’s research

LISBON: A group of scientists from the Portuguese university Universidade Nova (UNL) who are researching Alzheimer’s, a neurodegenerative disease, were awarded a prize by bank Santander Totta/UNL.

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

A new entrant in hybrid developments has been received.

Southfield-based Presbyterian Villages of Michigan and Hartford Baptist Memorial Church are developing 84 units of independent living, with a Read More »

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