January 2011 - New Old Age at the New York Times

Readers' Questions: The Shingles Vaccine

Following up readers' comments and questions about the shingles vaccine. Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 31 2011 10:14 AM by The New Old Age

Strains for Hispanic Caregivers

Caregiving obligations are deeply felt in many Hispanic families, but tradition is running up against harsh modern realities, experts say. Read More...

Published Fri, Jan 28 2011 5:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research

Retirements Swallowed by Debt

The elderly are increasingly in debt, experts say -- and their families often have no idea. Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 26 2011 9:27 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Finances & Legalities, finances, debt

Mother and Daughter, Together at Last

In a new reality series, a challenging elderly parent moves in with her daughter. The parent? Joan Rivers. Read More...

Published Tue, Jan 25 2011 9:07 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: family, Arts & Culture

Conversations About the Unspeakable

Social workers are reaching out to elderly Navajos, many of whom will not discuss death, with advice on advance directives and living wills. Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 24 2011 3:59 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: End-of-Life Care, advance directives, native americans

When They Cannot Eat

Saying no to a feeding tube can feel tantamount to allowing a loved one to starve. Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 24 2011 9:44 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, dementia, feeding tubes

New Lives for 'Dead' Suburban Malls

An architecture professor urges that failing shopping malls be "retrofitted" with services to help the suburban elderly stay in their neighborhoods. Read More...

Published Fri, Jan 21 2011 6:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Uncategorized

Alzheimer's Test Clears a Hurdle

On Thursday, an advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration recommended approval of a new dye that can reveal brain plaques characteristic of Alzheimer's disease in living patients. Read More...

Published Fri, Jan 21 2011 5:04 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, Alzheimer's

Dementia Patients Hospitalized Too Often, Study Finds

Patients with advanced dementia often are sent to hospitals unnecessarily, according to a new report. Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 20 2011 8:27 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Health Care

More on Moving

An psychologist offers tips on how to smooth an elderly parent's move to a new home. Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 19 2011 12:42 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Housing, relocation

Screening for Alzheimer's

Researchers on Tuesday reported progress toward the development of two tests to screen adults for Alzheimer's disease. Read More...

Published Tue, Jan 18 2011 4:40 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, Alzheimer's

Strengthening Older Muscles

To rebuild muscle, the elderly require dietary protein and, when possible, modest resistance training, a researcher says. Read More...

Published Tue, Jan 18 2011 9:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, muscle loss

Resisting Alzheimer's

A neurologist spends decades trying to dodge Alzheimer's disease -- and fails. Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 17 2011 12:03 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Arts & Culture, Alzheimer's

Report Questions Nursing Home Charges

For-profit nursing homes increasingly are classifying their residents as needier, and charging Medicare more for their care, than nonprofits, according to a new government report. Read More...

Published Fri, Jan 14 2011 10:20 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Health Care

Style Without End

To a number of older people, personal appearance is still an art. Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 13 2011 9:44 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Arts & Culture, fashion