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More on the Class Act

The Class Act is still under active consideration, according to an assistant secretary with the Department of Health and Human Services. Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 30 2011 9:47 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: long-term care, Uncategorized, News & Research, class act
The Uncertain Life

My conflict was part of the strange and inevitable burden of responsibility that moves in with an aging parent. I wanted to respect my mother's autonomy, yet the borders of her disability kept shifting. Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 29 2011 11:51 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: dementia, Arts & Culture
Ominous Signs for the Class Act

Is the government's proposed long-term care insurance program in danger? Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 28 2011 9:19 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: long-term care, insurance, News & Research
Coming Soon: A National Strategy on Alzheimer's

On Tuesday, a committee meets in Washington to begin putting together a national plan to fight Alzheimer's disease. You are cordially invited. Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 26 2011 12:07 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, Alzheimer's
Never Too Old to Quit

Recent research suggests even older smokers benefit from quitting. Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 23 2011 1:07 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, smoking
White Lies and Worse

When is it OK for caregivers to fib? Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 21 2011 10:45 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Family Relationships, communication
Was Pat Robertson Right?

An evangelist sets off a furor by suggesting that it's appropriate to divorce a spouse with dementia. Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 16 2011 11:14 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Family Relationships, dementia, Alzheimer's, marriage
When It's Time to Hit the Road

A few trips for traveling caregivers. Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 15 2011 4:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Family Relationships, vacations, travel
Eavesdropping on the Nursing Home Staff

A new government reports offers interesting insights into how nursing home employees feel about their facilities. Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 13 2011 5:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: nursing homes, News & Research
Scientists Pursue an Unusual Tact Against Alzheimer's

Aerosolized insulin seemed to help Alzheimer's patients in a small pilot study, researchers said on Monday. Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 12 2011 1:47 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, Alzheimer's
A Big Risk in the Health Care Handoff

A large study in Canada finds that prescriptions for older patients are often fumbled in the move from one doctor to the next. Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 08 2011 12:32 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Health Care, drugs
The Caregiver's Bookshelf: A Doctor's Decline

In "Turn of Mind," Alice LaPlante offers a haunting portrait of a woman suffering from dementia. Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 05 2011 12:09 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: dementia, Arts & Culture
A Helping Hand, Paid on Commission

Many services that refer families to local assisted living facilities and nursing homes are paid to do so by those businesses. Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 02 2011 8:50 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: nursing homes, Health Care, assisted living, referral services

September 2011 - New Old Age at the New York Times

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More on the Class Act

The Uncertain Life

Ominous Signs for the Class Act

Coming Soon: A National Strategy on Alzheimer's

Never Too Old to Quit

White Lies and Worse

Was Pat Robertson Right?

When It's Time to Hit the Road

Eavesdropping on the Nursing Home Staff

Scientists Pursue an Unusual Tact Against Alzheimer's

A Big Risk in the Health Care Handoff

The Caregiver's Bookshelf: A Doctor's Decline

A Helping Hand, Paid on Commission