Lab devises system for early dementia detection

Flag of Israel2_1LOS ANGELES: A computer system that can detect dementia at an early stage with 85 percent accuracy by analysing a person’s voice and speech patterns has been developed by IBM’s research lab in Haifa.

Diagnosis is through a series of tests conducted using a smartphone or Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

Civitas Senior Living has begun construction for Clear Fork Senior Living, a Senior Lifestyle Apartment Community, which offers Assisted Living Apartments along with a Memory Care Cottage. Read More »

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Interloper developers shake up senior housing

change_managementBOSTON: Senior housing is now drawing interest from development and management companies in the multifamily and hospitality sectors.

The interlopers pose some risk in the short term for traditional operators.

New entrants create fresh perspectives.

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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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