Healthy lifestyle could prevent 30% of dementia cases claims research

30LOS ANGELES: Some 30% of dementia cases could be prevented if the patient had a more healthy lifestyle, claims a research report.

In particular, high blood pressure is a major cause of dementia which is affecting an increasing number of people, the paper says, quoting researchers Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

NEW YORK: The six hundred and twenty-second entry for the seniors housing Global Awards for 2015 has been received.

Milwaukee developer Josh Jeffers plans an early September construction start for a 40-bed assisted living facility in Mount Pleasant.

The president of J. Jeffers & Co. said Read More »

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Retirement facility sued by woman allegedly injured by dog

CHICAGO: A woman is suing a retirement community claiming that a dog on the grounds of the facility knocked her to the ground and caused her to be injured.

The plaintiff asserts that she was visiting her sister on the second floor at the village, Read More »

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10 worries which beset over 60s

BOSTON: A survey of those aged 60 and over, along with various professionals who work with the elderly, to assess the concerns and needs of an aging population revealed that many of the issues revolve around finances and health. But what is especially interesting is Read More »

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