Legislation relating to adults with dementia, learning disabilities and other causes of incapacity is in need of significant reform, the Law Society of Scotland has claimed.
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A judge ruled this week that a will drawn up by a frail 96 year old should be set aside, as it was drawn up when she was under the undue influence of one of her sons, reports the Telegraph.
American Gail Sheffield was so passionate about the welfare of local feral cats that she left them $400,000 in her will, reported the Advocate this week.
Increasing longevity means that pensioners can now expect to live up to 19 years on average past a retirement age of 65.
The Dilnot proposals for reforming care funding in England are so flawed that the UK Government should look at alternatives to fund better care for our ageing population, according to a new report published by social enterprise United for All Ages.