Older people lose in the local government spending disaster says NAO report

http://www.thechamberlainfiles.com/childrens-social-care-gets-spending-boost-but-older-people-signposted-to-private-sector/

A good infographic on Alzheimers

Alzheimer's Disease: Symptoms and Prevention Infographic - http://pinterest.com/pin/437552920025201196/?s=4&m=blogger

Another sign that if you spend money on research you will get results and older people and their diseases have not had high enough priority

Hope for Alzheimer's treatment as researchers find licensed drugs halt brain degeneration http://gu.com/p/4a9c5

Dancing is a good activity for physical and social health as you get older

As a ballroom dancer in my day, I found myself fitter after every session, enjoyed it and met new people. This article usefully lists the benefits older people can gain from various sorts of dancing. http://www.maturetimes.co.uk/come-dancing/

Fish oil may not help mental function as you age, but it's clear that what you eat is going to be found important

Fish Oil Tied to Better Brain Function in Older Adults http://news.health.com/2015/05/22/fish-oil-tied-to-better-brain-function-in-older-adults/

American official website summarises research on effective interventions with older people with disabilities

http://www.acl.gov/Programs/CDAP/OPE/ADEPP.aspx

Interesting legal post on new crimes that care providers can commit; similar to corporate manslaughter

http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=4109767b-f9d4-4287-851d-ed04a9414d6d&utm_source=Lexology+Daily+Newsfeed&utm_medium=HTML+email+-+Body+-+General+section&utm_campaign=Lexology+subscriber+daily+feed&utm_content=Lexology+Daily+Newsfeed+2015-04-29&utm_term=

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/