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Fewer Beds for Men Entering Nursing Homes

Shared rooms and a largely female population mean that men find it harder to find a bed in nursing homes. Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 30 2012 7:58 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Housing
Avoiding Surgery in the Elderly

It's gradually becoming clearer that for the very old and frail, hospitals are places to avoid whenever possible, and surgery can become a source of danger in itself. Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 25 2012 12:29 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, surgery
The Alzheimer's Reading Room

Bob DeMarco blogs about the day-to-day experiences of caring for his mother with Alzheimer's in the Alzheimer's Reading Room. Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 23 2012 10:51 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Family Relationships, caregiving, blogs, Alzheimer's
The Caregivers' Bookshelf: An Alzheimer's Classic

Researchers update "The 36-Hour Day." Read More...

Published Fri, Jan 20 2012 11:27 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Arts & Culture, Alzheimer's
Older Women and Bone Tests

A new study finds that many older women do not need frequent bone testing. But surprisingly few get even a baseline test, experts say. Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 18 2012 2:40 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, screening, Osteoporosis
Ask the Elder Law Attorney: Disclosures and Loans

Attorney Craig Reaves on financial disclosures to siblings and repayment of loans. Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 18 2012 3:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: siblings, Finances & Legalities, finances, reaves
Age Discrimination Takes Its Toll

Researchers link age discrimination to poorer health. Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 12 2012 9:07 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, discrimination
How Long Until the End?

Researchers launch a Web site with tools to determine how long an older person may live. Read More...

Published Tue, Jan 10 2012 1:56 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, life expectancy
A Community Time Bank

In Montpelier, Vt., volunteers to help the elderly and earn hours of help for themselves. Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 05 2012 10:44 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: community, in home, News & Research
Happier Staffers at Nonprofit Nursing Homes

Often care is better at nonprofit nursing facilities. A new study suggests an explanation. Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 04 2012 9:01 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: nursing homes, Housing

January 2012 - New Old Age at the New York Times

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Fewer Beds for Men Entering Nursing Homes

Avoiding Surgery in the Elderly

The Alzheimer's Reading Room

The Caregivers' Bookshelf: An Alzheimer's Classic

Older Women and Bone Tests

Ask the Elder Law Attorney: Disclosures and Loans

Age Discrimination Takes Its Toll

How Long Until the End?

A Community Time Bank

Happier Staffers at Nonprofit Nursing Homes