Falls pose serious health hazards for elderly

FORT WORTH: A new study involves identifying each person’s abilities – such as vision, balance and strength – and environment. “Each design is tailored to each individual’s home and each set of unique risk factors a person may have,” said the study author.

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Boomer marketing needs to be adopted by retirement community developers

LOS ANGELES: The boomer market is totally different to the veteran audience. Boomers think as independents, act as one man bands, believe they are unique, don’t believe healthcare applies to them and they all think they are still 31.

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Scientists identify ‘ouch zone’ in brain

CHICAGO: Scientists have identified an area in the brain directly related to pain intensity that can be switched off in patients suffering from uncontrollable pain.

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

This entry for the creation of community in a public space has been received by the Melbourne City Council. Read More »

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