December 2010 - New Old Age at the New York Times

Wanted: A National Respite System

With federal assistance, two dozen states have taken tentative steps toward building respite programs for caregivers. Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 31 2010 7:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, emotional stress, respite

When Moving Seems Impossible

Senior move managers help the elderly relocate, often saving their families days of torment. Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 30 2010 7:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Housing, relocation

The Caregiver's Bookshelf: Memory's Echo

In his latest novel, Walter Mosley draws on lessons learned while coping with his mother's dementia. Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 29 2010 5:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: dementia, books, Arts & Culture

Who Thrives After Surgery?

A new test for frailty may help physicians decide how elderly patients will fare after surgery. Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 28 2010 8:04 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Health Care, health care system, Uncategorized, surgery

When Traditions Must Change

Caregiving families must adapt to the loss of cherished holiday rituals. Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 24 2010 4:29 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Family Relationships, holidays

Toil and Trouble

Growing numbers of the elderly have or want jobs. What will that mean for younger workers? Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 22 2010 10:10 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, employment

Elder Tech: What's Important

What kind of personal technology are aging parents likely to embrace? Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 21 2010 9:28 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: technology, Arts & Culture, tech

One of Those Days

A blogger vents his frustration over trying to care for his mother. Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 20 2010 9:55 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Arts & Culture

Empathy 101

An unique program offered by Bay Area universities matches medical students to "elder mentors." Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 17 2010 8:42 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Health Care, education, medical students

What's in a (First) Name

A nurse winces when co-workers refer to older patients by their first names. Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 15 2010 10:42 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: nurses, Health Care, hospitals

Closing In on Alzheimer's Disease

Scientists find that the brain's inability to remove amyloid plaque, not its overproduction, may be the cause of Alzheimer's. Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 14 2010 8:20 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, Alzheimer's

Getting to Know You

Must nursing home aides constantly be reassigned to new residents? Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 13 2010 6:42 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: nursing homes, Health Care, aides

A Few Precious Hours

A small charity offers hours of respite to caregivers in need. Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 09 2010 8:20 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Health Care, caregiving, burnout

When the Assisted-Living Bill Balloons

Fees at assisted living facilities rise when staffers determine that residents need more care. But what if the family disagrees? Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 07 2010 9:05 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: assisted living, costs, Finances & Legalities

D.N.R. by Another Name

Is it time to retire the phrase "do not resuscitate" in favor of something less threatening? Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 06 2010 11:12 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: End-of-Life Care, palliative care, advance directives