Simple memory test may predict cognitive trouble ahead

testCHICAGO: Older adults who perform poorly on the Memory Binding Test (MBT) are at increased risk of developing amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) and dementia, new research suggests.

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

The entry, Alzheimer’s Respite Centre in Dublin by Niall McLaughlin, is one of 21 which has been received for the Alzheimer’s Respite Care Design category.

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Most seniors housing markets don’t see overheating risk

fireNEW YORK: Whilst national rates of construction have been accelerating, most markets are experiencing modest active development. While not quite the 80/20 rule, the 20 most active markets represented 60 percent of overall seniors housing construction in the top metro markets during the first quarter, highlighting 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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