Disrupted sleep may increase risk of Alzheimer’s claims research

alarm clockCHICAGO: Disrupted sleep may be one of the missing pieces in explaining how a hallmark of Alzheimer’s, a sticky protein called beta-amyloid, starts its damage long before people have trouble with memory, researchers claim.

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

People wandered throughout Fieldstone Memory Care in Kennewick during its grand opening Tuesday, strolling the wide halls and the town center with its high ceilings, movie theater Read More »

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Over 50s will underpin education/university market in 21st century

coloured pencilsNEW YORK: The over 50s market will become the largest segment of tertiary education in the 21st century. The marginalised group has the thirst for knowledge and the capacity to pay.

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Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

crimeSAN FRANCISCO: 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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