Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

trophyNEW YORK: The five hundred and thirty-eighth entry for the seniors housing Global Awards 2016 has been received.

Located at 1326 Myrtle St. in Gainesville, Myrtle Terraces has 84 units of age-restricted housing. The developer of the senior living homes is hoping the city will authorize Read More »

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Helping elderly spend last moments at home

japanSAN FRANCISCO: With Japan becoming a super-aging society, the current state of the emergency and critical care system has come under constant review. Although the main point is to save lives, there are increasing efforts to help the elderly continue to live in areas they are Read More »

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Aged care compounds becoming soft crime targets

crimeDALLAS: 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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Are women taking calcium supplements more susceptible to dementia?

are-women-taking-calcium-supplements-more-susceptible-to-dementia_strict_xxl150CHICAGO: Calcium supplementation may be related to a higher chance of dementia in women who have had a stroke or a vascular brain condition, a study has suggested.

The Swedish study found that in taking calcium supplements to combat the onset of osteoporosis, older women Read More »

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