Alzheimer’s study finds racial differences

SAN DIEGO: Alzheimer’s disease may affect the brain differently in African-Americans than white Americans of European descent, scientists say.

Researchers say their findings suggest a need for different types of Alzheimer’s prevention and treatment in African-Americans.

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

NEW YORK: The five hundred and ninety-fourth entry for the seniors housing Global Awards for 2015 has been received.

REACH, a community development agency offering low income and affordable housing, opens Gilman Court, a new transit-based senior housing located within the Gateway Urban Renewal District.

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Over 90s increasingly pursuing active life on the road

PHILADELPHIA: Hostels aren’t known as places for senior citizens to hang out, but that has never stopped two 93-year-olds from staying at the Northern Greenhouse backpackers hostel in Cairns.

Every year for the past 30 years, John and Hilda Fraser have made their way north Read More »

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Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

HOUSTON: 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 Read More »

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