February 2010 - New Old Age at the New York Times

Ask the Expert: Parental Support and the Law

Are adult children legally required to support their parents? Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 26 2010 11:16 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Finances & Legalities, Ask the Expert, filial responsibility

A Strange Sequel to the Astor Trial

The Astor saga takes another bizarre turn. Read More...

Published Tue, Feb 23 2010 10:53 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Astor trial, Brooke Astor, News & Research

Taking a Chance on a M.R.I.

Contrary to medical guidelines, many seniors with implanted pacemakers and defibrillators may be getting M.R.I. scans. Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 17 2010 2:43 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, MRI scans, pacemakers

A New Way to Comment

The New Old Age implements a new commenting system. Read More...

Published Tue, Feb 16 2010 9:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: The New Old Age, The Times

Mammograms and Severe Dementia

A new study finds that surprising numbers of elderly women with severe dementia are receiving routine mammograms. Read More...

Published Mon, Feb 15 2010 6:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: mammograms, News & Research

O Brother, Where Art Thou?

A new book wades into an emotional thicket: conflict between siblings over the care of elderly parents. Read More...

Published Thu, Feb 11 2010 6:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Family Relationships, siblings

Words for Seniors Facing Loss

As the ranks of friends dwindle, many seniors grieve in private. Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 10 2010 10:02 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, grief, psychology

Ask an Elder Law Attorney

Can a parent spend down for Medicaid eligibility and still keep her home? Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 05 2010 10:34 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Finances & Legalities, elder law

In Obama's Budget, Help for Caregivers

The president's proposed budget sets aside more than $100 million for services provided to caregivers. Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 03 2010 5:30 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research

An Underused Therapy for the Heart: The Gym

New research shows that a program of cardiovascular rehabilitation is remarkably effective following heart surgery or a heart attack. Read More...

Published Tue, Feb 02 2010 12:50 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, cardiovascular