Buck Institute research suggests lithium may be effective in treating Parkinson’s disease

researchHOUSTON: Researchers at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging are continuing their investigation into the potential usefulness of lithium in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.

New research shows that low doses of lithium administered to laboratory mice reduced involuntary motor movements, a troubling side Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

An estimated $175 million hospital is planned for Michigan City and should be complete in 2017.

Mishawaka-based Franciscan Alliance, a Catholic health care organisation with 13 hospitals Read More »

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Real estate developers building non-school playgrounds to benefit seniors

playgroundNEW YORK: Developing new non-school playgrounds in the city is designed to benefit seniors and their grandchildren.

From a developers’ point of view, it is good value for the money. In the hierarchy of new community amenities, playgrounds are more important than big parks, pathways or 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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