Scientists explain underlying cause of unhealthy brain aging

brainLOS ANGELES: Doctors commonly recommend patients increase their intake of calcium as a means of combating osteoporosis for aging bones.

But calcium also plays an essential role in the neurological functioning of the brain, where it must be tightly regulated and not rise to excessive levels. Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

Leigh’s rugby league club, Hilton Park, is set to become a village for older people.

The buildings were demolished in 2009 and the site was subject to Read More »

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Holistic care needed for global aged care market

internet reportDALLAS: The aged care market will not only require service providers who can run short-term and long-term skilled nursing homes, but also offer integrated opportunities for medical technologists, ICT companies, robotics companies, senior care furniture manufacturers, nutraceuticals and pharmaceutical manufacturers, and other support service providers.

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Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

crimeBOSTON: 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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