Researchers make Alzheimer’s breakthrough

market-researchDALLAS: Researchers have found that a natural protein fragment produced in the brain can inhibit of a key enzyme implicated in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. The finding could lead to the development of new medications to treat the disease.

The investigators found that the Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

The first batch of houses at a major new housing development which includes “affordable” homes are up for sale – but the cheapest one will still set Read More »

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Unpaid family caregivers are bearing major financial burden

unpaid past dueNEW YORK: Family caregivers worked an average of 18 unpaid hours each week helping spouses, parents, partners and other loved ones.

Almost half of the caregivers performed complicated tasks such as giving injections, operating medical equipment, and wound care.

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Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

crimeLOS ANGELES: 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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