Depression linked to cognitive decline say researchers

depression-1-jpgPHILADELPHIA: Depression may be a precursor to Alzheimer’s disease and could be used in a test to screen those not genetically predisposed to the disease.

The study found participants over the age of 65 who identified with specific depressive markers were significantly more likely to Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

For years, Upper Valley Builders in Cedar City, UT, built residential cabins and backyard sheds. Gradually, however, more phone calls started coming in from potential homeowners who Read More »

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Crowdfunding scheme launched to help build affordable homes

crowdfundingBOSTON: A crowdfunding initiative has been launched to develop affordable housing.

The project is seeking funds to help a proposed development of two three-bedroom houses.

By providing secure, affordable houses there will be many wider social and economic benefits for this fragile community as local Read More »

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Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

crimeCHICAGO: 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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