More evidence of Alzheimer’s-diabetes link

evidenceCHICAGO: Alzheimer’s and diabetes are two diseases that are becoming more and more widespread, even though they are very different from one another.

Now however, researchers think they could have a common link.

Type 2 diabetes cases are on the rise, in part because of Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

Construction is set to begin this month in the Five Forks area of Simpsonville on a new senior retirement community called The Crossings at Five Forks, offering Read More »

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Superannuation/pension funds should invest in social housing

recommendedNEW YORK: There are a number of emerging social impact ventures with potential for super funds, says Ian Learmonth, executive director at Social Ventures Australia (SVA). “It is a worldwide opportunity,” he said.

The opportunity for investors is allocations of between $10 million to $50 million 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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