Statins may lower nonvascular dementia risk in patients with AF

statinsLOS ANGELES: Patients with atrial fibrillation who used statins may be less likely to develop nonvascular dementia compared with those who do not use statins.

AF is associated with cognitive decline and may increase risk for dementia, but the effect of statins on that relationship had Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

Housing association Metropolitan has announced completion of its seven-year regeneration of Apple Grove – the estate in Harrow, north-west London formerly known as Strongbridge Close.

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Report reveals paradigm shift towards holistic senior care

NEW YORK: A report released today shows that the current batch of seniors has clear preferences and the ecosystem is transforming due to their demands.

The aged care market will not only require service providers who can run short-term and long-term skilled nursing homes, but also offer Read More »

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Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

crimeMIAMI: 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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