Retirees refuse downsizing in favour of buy-to-let investing

Investment_opportunit MIAMI: Downsizing has fallen out of favour with older homeowners, with more and more purchasing their dream retirement property and then renting it out until they are ready to move in.

According to research released today by Prudential, 20 per cent of over-55s would consider Read More »

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Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

crime BOSTON: Retirement communities and skilled nursing homes imply a level of elevated safety in their commercial pitch to prospective customers.

But evidence is mounting that age-apartheid compounds are increasingly becoming soft crime targets and the care sector is trashing its reputation by doing nothing to effectively Read More »

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Midlife pep does not curtail Alzheimer’s biomarkers

bullets WASHINGTON, D.C.: Studies suggest that keeping the brain and body spry in middle age staves off later cognitive decline, but scientists are unsure why. A paper suggests that contrary to some thinking, it may have nothing to do with changing the course of Alzheimer’s pathology. Researchers Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

trophy NEW YORK: The one hundred and thirty-ninth entry for the seniors housing Global Awards 2016 has been received.

After 10 years spent wooing developers, the city of Richfield is weighing a proposal to build 88 units of assisted living at the former public works garage site. Read More »

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