Older people should listen to upbeat music to think quicker

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/memory-medic/201504/musics-effects-cognitive-function-the-elderly

Court case: You can't cut out the court & the office of the Public Guardian in a Lasting Power of Attorney

Lasting Powers of Attorney – can you exclude the court and OPG? | Withersworldwide



TheLPA in this case sought to keep the arrangements private, but the Court decided you could not do this, because it meant that potential fraud could not be investigated, or official action taken where required.

Health systems internationally are still not focused on #ageing

http://oecdinsights.org/2015/04/29/health-systems-are-still-not-prepared-for-an-ageing-population/

The first care home to face a corporate manslaughter charge under new legislation for its care failings

http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=02298556-8787-40fc-827a-bc9ebcbb58e0

Good summary of the Care Act 2014, the new legal base for social care.

http://www.ageuk.org.uk/sutton/information--advice/the-care-act-2014-a-briefing-/

Thoughtful discussion of changing attitudes to ageing in the US

http://www.phillyvoice.com/elderly-americans-aging-dignity-and-meaning/

And here's why dementia prevention and treatment hopes might not be fulfilled - it's not a big funding priority

Dementia research gets 13 times less funding than cancer, figures show http://news360.com/article/287605493

Another bit of medical research on dementia offering hope that might not be fulfilled

Alzheimer's Disease could be prevented by immune system tweak http://news360.com/article/287781751

Another example of an older person being creative in her living.

http://www.housebeautiful.com/design-inspiration/house-tours/a3595/russian-bottle-cap-house/

Overeat and avoid dementia? An oversimplified reading of this reported research review

Dementia Is at a Low Risk for Overweight People http://news360.com/article/287330188

Life expectancy falls for older people: is it austerity, their smoking history or a blip?

http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/apr/07/life-expectancy-falls-older-uk-women-public-health-england?CMP=EMCSOCEML657

Useful infographic on #communication with people with #dementia

Take a look at @3SpiritUKNZ's Tweet: https://twitter.com/3SpiritUKNZ/status/585317049527701504?s=09

The health and #anti-ageing benefits of carrots

http://www.maturetimes.co.uk/ready-international-carrot-day/

Best advice on #pension changes for #older_people: don't rush to grab your cash.

http://www.theguardian.com/money/2015/mar/30/pension-providers-expecting-40-surge-in-inquiries-after-rule-change?CMP=EMCMONTXT5510I2

Infographic on practical care for people with dementia

Six Tips for Dementia and Alzheimer's Care at Home (full article) #Alzheimers #dementia #caregiving ... - http://pinterest.com/pin/538391330430176096/?s=4&m=blogger

Japan's oldest person dies - 117 years 'seemed short'; at least she seems to have enjoyed herself

http://nr.news-republic.com/Web/ArticleWeb.aspx?regionid=4&articleid=39673725&source=blogger