February 2011 - New Old Age at the New York Times

When Dementia Drains the Pocketbook

Faced with the possibility that their parents have grown too confused to manage their own finances, many adult children turn to physicians. But often they are ill equipped to help cope with an elderly patient's financial problems. Read More...

Published Mon, Feb 28 2011 10:50 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Finances & Legalities

A New Credential for Home Health Aides

The Direct Care Alliance sees its new testing program as key to elevating the home care work force, and families seeking to hire a competent caregiver stand to benefit too. Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 25 2011 12:27 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Uncategorized

When Elderly Drivers Must Stop Driving

Few questions are as fraught for doctors and families as: When is it time for someone with physical or cognitive problems to give up the car keys? Read More...

Published Tue, Feb 22 2011 10:32 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Family Relationships, driving

Artwork From Experienced Hands

A gallery in Portland, Ore., provides an outlet for older artists. Read More...

Published Mon, Feb 21 2011 8:12 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Arts & Culture, art

New Advice on Preventing Falls

Updated guidelines from two prominent research groups urge the elderly to consider t'ai chi and encourage doctors to more closely scrutinize the medications taken by all older patients. Read More...

Published Thu, Feb 17 2011 5:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research

When the Battle With Cancer Can't Be Won

A new booklet from the American Society of Clinical Oncology lays out the options when cancer is found to be advanced. Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 16 2011 11:22 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Health Care, palliative care, hospice, Cancer

Clearing the Fog in Nursing Homes

In Minnesota, nursing home residents are weaned from psychotropic drugs in an experimental effort to reconnect them to the world. Read More...

Published Tue, Feb 15 2011 8:10 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: nursing homes, Health Care, drugs

Getting Dad to Talk About It

Older men often are reluctant to tell their doctors, much less family members, that something is wrong, experts say. Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 11 2011 1:35 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Family Relationships, men, communication

Changes to Medicare

Donald Berwick, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, describes a few new changes to the Medicare program. Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 09 2011 9:38 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Health Care, Medicare

Drivers on Call

A national volunteer group provides on-demand driving service to the elderly. Read More...

Published Tue, Feb 08 2011 11:55 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: driving, News & Research

The New Business of Old Age

The new business of old age involves technologies and services that promote wellness, mobility, autonomy and social connectivity. Read More...

Published Sat, Feb 05 2011 8:20 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: technology, News & Research, tech

Nurses Without Borders

Not all nurses work in medical settings. Supported by religious groups of all kinds, faith community nurses offer free support to the elderly. Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 04 2011 11:32 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: nurses, Health Care, in home

Shingles: A Few Helpful Links

Where to find more information on shingles and the shingles vaccine. Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 02 2011 9:07 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, shingles

Walking Down Memory Lane

A new study suggests that regular aerobic exercise can change the brain's structure and strengthen memory. Read More...

Published Tue, Feb 01 2011 9:31 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Uncategorized, News & Research, memory, exercise