Retirement community design still too car-centric

MIAMI: The retirement community design is still too car-centric.

The client preference for community intimacy, tranquil vistas, gardens, trees and water features is being destroyed by developers still delivering car-dominated outcomes. Read More »

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Blood test will detect Alzheimer’s before symptoms manifest

NEW YORK: A blood test can detect Alzheimer’s disease years before symptoms become apparent, a study has shown.

Researchers made the finding after testing 100 people for genetic material called microRNA, which Read More »

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Superbug study to force skilled nursing homes to become mini hospitals

ATLANTA: More than a third of skilled nursing home residents were found to be carriers of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, or superbugs, in a study conducted by researchers.

Scientists swabbed more than Read More »

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Master-planned intergenerational communities start to replace age segregationist compounds

LOS ANGELES: A new master-planned, mixed use sustainable community concept is on the drawing board.

The walkable village concept integrates an office commercial district anchored by a comprehensive wellness Read More »

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