Early-onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis means long goodbye

goodbyePHOENIX: According to research, most cases of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease are inherited, the result of a gene mutation. If a parent has early-onset and is carrying that gene mutation, there is about a 50-50 chance his or her child will inherit the mutation and develop Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

trophyNEW YORK: The seven hundred and forty-eighth entry for the seniors housing Global Awards for 2015 has been received.

By combining the latest in design, technology and security, the new First & Main at Metro Health Village is offering a one-of-a-kind health care experience.

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Blended services and technology is the future of seniors housing

mixnmatchLOS ANGELES: Aged services will need to collaborate with housing providers and technology innovators to create the accommodation desired by seniors, claims an industry guru.

The co-location of accommodation and services, blended social care with traditional healthcare, and the use of technology to combat the detrimental Read More »

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Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

crimeBOSTON: 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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