Age-related cognitive decline tied to immune-system molecule

PHOENIX: A blood-borne molecule that increases in abundance as we age blocks regeneration of brain cells and promotes cognitive decline, suggests a new study.

The molecule in question, known as beta-2 microglobulin, or B2M, is a component of a larger molecule called MHC I (major Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

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

Watford Community Housing Trust is proposing to convert the former North Watford Police Station into 10 three-bedroom family homes and a block of 20 multigenerational two-bedroom flats. Read More »

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Not-for-profit seeking funds to build village style housing for disabled

LOS ANGELES: A nonprofit organization serving people with developmental disabilities has launched a fundraiser to pay for village-style housing.

The not-for-profit is considering the purchase of a 12.4-acre plot on which to build the housing complex.

The nonprofit needs to raise $75,000 to provide a Read More »

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Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

SAN JOSE: 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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