Research casts doubt on efficiency of anti-depressants in treatment of elderly

BOSTON: Anti-depressants may not help elderly people overcome depression, a study shows.

The study shows that many people aged 65 and above do not respond to anti-depressant medication. Instead, psychological treatments, like mild forms of cognitive behavioral therapy, Read More »

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Poor governance standards inhibiting growth of co-op housing

AUSTIN: A poor governance track record is inhibiting the development of multigenerational housing co-ops, claims a new report.

Common reasons for governance failure in housing co-operatives are not keeping up to date with regulation; poor Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

Alliance Homes Group will replace an existing skilled nursing home with 65 self-contained apartments and community facilities. It is Alliance Homes’ largest single project to date. Read More »

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Breaking News: Alzheimer’s Drug goes into circulation today

CHICAGO: Victorians with Alzheimer’s disease are the first in the world to receive a new drug aiming to revolutionize treatment of the most common form of dementia.

Unlike other medications, the pill is the only drug designed to relieve symptoms and slow the progression of Read More »

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