Living alone to become biggest sector in over 60s demographic

DETROIT: Fifty-two per cent of those 75 and older live alone, according to a new report. The findings are based on a survey of 3,600 respondents.

Living alone in the 30-60 aged group is increasingly by choice. This age group is currently at 23 per 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.

1. Go to bed an Read More »

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Research identifies novel steps in dementia progression

PHOENIX: Research by biologists has identified new mechanisms potentially driving progression of an aggressive form of dementia.

Working with scientists, the researchers studied how synapses – the connections between neurons – are affected by changes in the protein CHMP2B that are linked to Frontotemporal Dementia. Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

The Treehouse at Easthampton Meadow is an award-winning, socially innovative, mixed-income rental community.

Treehouse at Easthampton Meadow is the brainchild of Judy Cockerton, Founder/Executive Director of the Treehouse Read More »

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