Baby boom generation just refuses to quit

SEATTLE: In 1889, when Otto von Bismarck, the German chancellor, introduced the first state pension scheme for those over 70, average life expectancy was 45.

Since then, increasing longevity and improved health have led people to extend their working lives and are calling compulsory retirement Read More »

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Global home healthcare market explored in new research report

BALTIMORE: This report encompasses a detailed study of various home medical devices and home healthcare services. Home healthcare devices have been majorly segmented into diagnostic and monitoring devices, therapeutic devices, home mobility assist devices and medical supplies.

The diagnostic and monitoring devices segment includes blood Read More »

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Aging remains last bias battleground

NEW YORK: Ashton Applewhite is an activist at the forefront of what may be one of the last civil rights struggles: the fight against ageism. Her mission, as she puts it, “is to put ageism on the same page as racism and sexism and homophobia, Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

NEW YORK: The ninety-fourth entry for the seniors housing Global Award for 2015 has been received.

New skilled nursing home developments in Sydney will add almost 6000 new skilled nursing and independent living places. Read More »

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