November 2010 - New Old Age at the New York Times

The Graying Workforce

Older Americans are taking jobs in increasing numbers -- and liking them, a new study finds. Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 30 2010 6:23 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, employment, workplace benefits

A War on Dementia

South Korea struggles with rising numbers of citizens with Alzheimer's disease. Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 26 2010 7:11 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, Alzheimer's

Ask an Elder Law Attorney: Medicaid and the Primary Residence

What happens to the house when my mother needs to qualify for Medicaid? Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 24 2010 7:41 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: nursing homes, Finances & Legalities, Medicaid

Conflict and Heartache in the I.C.U.

PBS tonight offers a clear-eyed look at dying patients and the end-of-life issues caregivers face. Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 23 2010 5:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: End-of-Life Care, Arts & Culture, hospitals

The Nurse in the Living Room

Thousands of elderly patients are relying on computerized health trackers to help keep them safe at home. Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 22 2010 1:41 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, home devices

The Empty Chair in the Dining Room

Residents of assisted living and nursing homes must adapt to death's sudden appearances. Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 22 2010 5:50 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: assisted living, grief, Arts & Culture

Uncle Sam Wants You (Yes, You)

The Department of Health and Human Services is looking for caregivers, among others, to join a panel devising a strategy for implementing the Class Act, the first public plan for long-term care insurance. Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 19 2010 5:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: long-term care, Finances & Legalities, class act

In the Examination Room, an Effort to Prevent Financial Abuse

A consortium of medical and financial organizations hopes that physicians will learn to identify elderly patients at risk for financial abuse. Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 17 2010 12:41 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: elder abuse, Finances & Legalities, finances