‘Brain training’ app may improve memory and daily functioning of people with schizophrenia

NEW YORK: A ‘brain training’ iPad game developed and tested by researchers at the University of Cambridge may improve the memory of patients with schizophrenia, helping them in their daily lives at work and living independently, according to research.

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

Below is an artist’s impression of the new Northern Beaches Hospital, which is due to be completed by 2018.

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10 per cent of retirees intend to live in foreign country for second half of their lives

10BOSTON: 10 per cent of over 50s intend to live in countries other than their birth country upon retirement claims an updated OECD report released today.

Competition for the cashed up retiree is becoming intense. The South East Asian countries are now world leaders in Read More »

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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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