Vitamin D supplements don’t protect bones of older women says study

gel_pills_cropped_hymanBOSTON: A study suggests the common practice of prescribing vitamin D supplements to fill the gap does not have any benefit for older women’s bones or muscle strength.

The study included 230 women younger than 75, but past menopause, who had low vitamin D levels. Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

Falling demand for housing, arising from outrageous price tags, especially in highbrow locations in Nigeria, has compelled investors and estate developers to explore ways of lowering construction Read More »

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Impact investing in affordable housing required

thinkstockphotos-508576855BOSTON: The concept of impact investing has been around for several years, although it is still a largely underutilized tool in advancing social and economic benefits.

Cost is always a factor when evaluating the use of operating funds and capital in affordable multifamily housing as Read More »

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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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