Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

crimePHOENIX: 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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High thyroid function linked to dementia

thyroidCHICAGO: High-functioning thyroid levels, including those falling within the normal range, show an association with an increased likelihood of dementia, even after adjustment for cardiovascular disease risk factors, suggesting a possible target for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease therapies, according to new research.

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

trophy1 NEW YORK: The one thousand and ninth entry for the seniors housing Global Awards for 2015 has been received.

Community Housing Capital (CHC), a Decatur, Georgia-based affordable housing loan fund with around $65 million in assets, announced a ground-breaking deal over the summer that will see Read More »

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Aged care market is expected to be key growth area

reportsHOUSTON: By 2020, 22% of the world’s population will be of or above 60 years. In order to encourage independent living, IT service providers need to support the development of smart homes and communities that leverage technology-based solutions for the aged.

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