Memory loss in old age breakthrough offers dementia hope say researchers

PHILADELPHIA: Researchers may have found a way to slow down or prevent memory problems that arise in old age and which can become devastating in patients with dementia.

The fresh hope comes from a series of studies in humans and mice that identified a protein Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

Sheerwater residents have welcomed the postponement of a decision on whether or not to press ahead with the comprehensive regeneration of the neighborhood.

Councillor David Bittleston, portfolio Read More »

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Creation of community is biggest drawcard for over 50s market

LOS ANGELES: Retirement communities biggest failing is their inability to create community spaces that embrace a joie de vivre. It remains a major obstacle to sales and as competitors start to nail them on this weakness, it will spell the end of the mausoleum epoch. Read More »

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Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

CHICAGO: 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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