October 2010 - New Old Age at the New York Times

Personal Finances and Alzheimer's

One of the first signs of impending dementia: an inability to understand money and contracts. Read More...

Published Sun, Oct 31 2010 7:22 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Finances & Legalities, finances

Real-Life Golden Girls

Two women in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., take the plunge into shared housing. Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 29 2010 9:07 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Housing, share housing, co-housing

Medical Marijuana Raises Tough Questions for Nursing Homes

What to do about elderly patients who wish to use medical marijuana in long-term care facilities? Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 27 2010 11:01 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: nursing homes, Health Care, medical marijuana

When the Family Needs an Umpire

A new breed of specialist, the elder care mediator, tries to help families resolve thorny caregiving issues. Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 25 2010 8:25 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Family Relationships, siblings, family

A New Resource for L.G.B.T. Seniors

An advocacy group for gay, ***, bisexual and transgender seniors is asking for assistance with the development of a new Web site. Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 22 2010 9:21 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, gay, resources

The Next Public Health Crisis: Longevity

One of the nation's largest public health schools begins to ponder aging as a national emergency. Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 21 2010 6:35 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, Columbia, Linda Fried

Caregiving Without Siblings

Which is harder: caring for an elderly parent by oneself, or slogging through it with siblings? Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 19 2010 8:15 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Family Relationships, siblings

100 Years and Counting

Times columnist Jane E. Brody delves into research on the human lifespan. Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 18 2010 12:29 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, longevity

Sharing a Table, and Much More

Many of the elderly could benefit from shared housing, but so far it has failed to catch on. Why? Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 15 2010 6:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Housing, share housing, co-housing

Plotting the Course of Alzheimer's

How far has a family member with Alzheimer's declined? A new online tool tries to help users figure it out. Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 13 2010 9:54 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues

Depression, Incognito

Professionals and sufferers alike may fail to recognize depression when it is not accompanied by the sadness, as is sometimes the case in elderly patients. Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 11 2010 11:21 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, depression

Someone on the Line

The federal Administration on Aging on Friday takes the wraps off a new calling service. Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 08 2010 9:54 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Health Care, community, government

The D.E.A. Changes a Policy on Painkillers

The federal Drug Enforcement Agency tries to ensure speedier access to painkillers for nursing home residents. Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 07 2010 8:59 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: nursing homes, long-term care, News & Research, pain

When Sleep Apnea Masquerades as Dementia

Sleep apnea can mimic or exacerbate symptoms of cognitive decline in the elderly. Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 06 2010 12:44 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, Alzheimer's, sleep

Ask an Elder Law Attorney: Altering the Power of Attorney

Can power of attorney be removed from an uncooperative sibling? Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 04 2010 8:34 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Finances & Legalities, power of attorney