December 2011 - New Old Age at the New York Times

When Doctors Face Death

A retired physician contends that many doctors would not opt for aggressive treatment at the end of life. Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 30 2011 11:23 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: End-of-Life Care, doctors, overtreatment

The Unspoken Diagnosis: Old Age

A researcher proposes end-of-life discussions with patients who aren't terminally ill. Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 29 2011 6:32 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: End-of-Life Care, doctors, communication

More on the Nursing Home Exodus

Older adults who move out of nursing homes fare better than might be expected, a new report has found. Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 27 2011 11:15 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: nursing homes, assisted living, community, Housing

For the Parents, Simple Pleasures

This year, Ms. Fixit stays at home. Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 24 2011 9:49 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Family Relationships, holidays

Two Gifts

Forget dusting powder and flannel shirts. Here are two gifts that the elderly and their caregivers really need. Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 23 2011 7:54 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Arts & Culture, advance directives, shingles

Mad as Hell

Finally, the frustrations of caregivers are spilling into public view. Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 20 2011 8:36 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: politics, Arts & Culture

Administration Proposes Wage Protections for Home Care Workers

The Obama administration has proposed regulations that would provide the nation's two million home care workers with minimum wage and overtime protections. Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 16 2011 10:10 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Finances & Legalities, home health aides

The Clipper Makes Her Rounds

A nurse takes on a neglected caregiving task. Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 16 2011 9:50 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: nurses, Medical Issues, housecalls

Plain Speaking at the End of Life

Physicians should parse the future more clearly for terminal patients and their families, says one experts. Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 14 2011 10:41 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: End-of-Life Care, doctors, communication

When Pap Smears Are No Longer Needed

Medical groups have reached agreement on when and which women can stop receiving Pap smears. Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 12 2011 9:45 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, screening

Everybody talks about caregiver burnout, how you have to make time for yourself or you won't be able to go on. But nobody talks about how burnout creeps up on you, how it starts to happen before you even realize it. Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 09 2011 12:03 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: dementia, Arts & Culture, burnout

The Nursing Home Exodus, Pt. 2

One man's exit from a nursing home. Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 08 2011 9:32 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: nursing homes, Housing, home health aides

Hearing the Elderly

A well-known gerontologist solicits advice from older "experts." Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 07 2011 11:46 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: books, Arts & Culture

A Slow Exodus From Nursing Homes

Some states are working hard to move elderly residents from nursing homes into the community. Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 06 2011 3:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: nursing homes, Health Care, assisted suicide, Medicaid

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Published Mon, Dec 05 2011 1:38 PM by The New Old Age

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