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Dr Mima Cattan’s recent study (Leeds Metropolitan University) concluded that the effects of social isolation and loneliness for an older person can be harmful and traumatic. Although there are many good initiatives that aim to tackle the problem, older people are rarely involved in developing these activities.” Read a report from Care Directions.

Published 23rd August, the Cognitive Function and Ageing Study shows that improved health and mortality are not likely to guard against the risk of developing dementia. This press release contains conflicting estimates of the incidence of dementia in people over 85. Press release.

Those who become adept at and use a computer appear to have fewer depressive symptoms than those older adults who aren’t so technologically connected. News report.