Protein that builds up with age linked to memory problems

SAN JOSE: Scientists have discovered that the buildup of the beta-2-microglobulin (B2M) protein in the blood and the brain causes age-related memory impairment.

Blocking the buildup of this protein may slow down or even prevent age-related memory deterioration.
Although many protein levels fluctuate with age, Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

The project, led by MRP Residential in partnership with The JBG Companies, will include 352 apartments including 106 affordable units, anchored by a ground-floor Whole Foods.

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Over 50s housing developers need to better focus on design

NEW YORK: Boomers are driving design change, and developers who recognise the trend will be the beneficiaries.

Traditional retirement community developments are perfunctory, minimalistic, small and akin to living in a slightly down at heel Billy Butlin’s holiday camp cluster.

But the boomers want highly Read More »

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Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

BOSTON: 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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