10 tips for keeping brain healthy to stave off Alzheimer’s and dementia

SAN DIEGO: The evidence is mounting. You may be able to reduce your risk of cognitive decline by making key lifestyle changes. That is the conclusion of a new research summary.

The research on cognitive decline is still evolving, but there are actions people can Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

The $60 million project is a partnership between the Richmond Kiwanis Senior Citizens Housing Society ($21 million), the City of Richmond ($20.8 million), and the provincial government Read More »

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Shared housing can provide financial security for retirees

NEW YORK: When Rika Mead retired, and divorced, two years ago, the idea of taking on a roommate wasn’t high on her list of priorities.

And she admittedly was a bit rigid about keeping her belongings a certain way.

Her current home is large – Read More »

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Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

LOS ANGELES: 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 Read More »

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