New test to diagnose Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases requires only pen and paper

pencilsPHOENIX: Researchers have developed a predictive picture drawing model that, coupled with existing hardware, opens up the possibility of detecting disorders such as dementia earlier than ever before.

For all of the advances in medical technology, many of the world’s most widely-used diagnostic tools essentially Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

More senior-living construction work is on the way for Central Florida subcontractors.

General contractor Maitland-based Welbro Building Inc. will release bids in September for a $25 million-plus Read More »

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Older adults decide it’s never too late to switch spiritual homes

Spiritual-HealthPHOENIX: Congregations desperate to reach young adults may also want to keep in mind that holding on to their older members is no sure thing, new research indicates.

Nearly three in 10 older adults made a major change in spiritual homes within just an 11-year Read More »

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Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

crimePHILADELPHIA: 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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