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

AUSTIN: 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

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.

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Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease often withheld from patients says report

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Medical professionals are much less likely to tell their patients of a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease than diagnoses of other chronic or incurable diseases such as cancer, often because of a reluctance to inflict emotional distress, a nonprofit’s annual report has found.

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

John Thorhauer, president and CEO of Chelsea-based United Methodist Retirement Communities, has been entered in the seniors affordable housing category.

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