New research shows promise for cognitive health sector

Research poster design

Research poster design

LOS ANGELES: Researchers used animal brain cells to study glucose uptake after 24 hours of treatment with Cinnulin PF. The researchers then evaluated the extract’s effects on oxygen glucose deprivation of the cells (which are similar to microscopic blood vessels in the brain). Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

Jason Laub, vice president of the Nautilus Group, an Oakland-based development firm, plans to build a 48-unit apartment building.

Nautilus Group’s three Temescal projects — 4700 Telegraph, Read More »

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Community built around older adults caring for adoptive families

fosteringSAN FRANCISCO: Families who adopt foster kids need a lot of support. A new support program called Hope Meadows has evolved to support older adults who’ve moved just for that purpose.

One family has definitely benefited from this arrangement. One senior has adopted four siblings from Read More »

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Age 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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