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The Caregiver's Bookshelf: Essays on the End

Essays in a new anthology illuminate a hard truth about death in our culture. Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 26 2012 5:41 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: books, Arts & Culture
P.S.A. Testing Continues in Older Men

Years after medical guidelines changed, many older men still are routinely screened for prostate cancer. Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 25 2012 9:22 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, screening
Heart Transplants for Older Patients

Because of changes in medical guidelines, older patients like former Vice President *** Cheney are now somewhat more likely to receive heart transplants. Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 23 2012 2:46 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medicare, Medical Issues, surgery
Tips for Fighting Fraud

How to protect older people from financial predators? Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 23 2012 8:44 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Finances & Legalities, abuse, scams
Prime Targets for Scam Artists

"Some people are more likely to fall for some kinds of frauds than others," according to one expert. Read More...

Published Fri, Apr 20 2012 10:16 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Finances & Legalities, scams
'Elderly' No More

How should we refer to folks past middle age? Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 19 2012 9:38 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Arts & Culture, courtesy
Where the Oldest Die Now

More of the very elderly are dying in their homes, not hospitals, according to a new report. Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 18 2012 5:29 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: End-of-Life Care, dying, hospitals
Fistfuls of Pills

Overmedication of the elderly is common, causing serious and sometimes fatal side effects. Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 17 2012 1:28 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: drugs, News & Research, overtreatment
Reconnecting Through Art

Some museums offer tours for elderly patrons with dementia and their caregivers. Read More...

Published Fri, Apr 13 2012 3:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: dementia, Arts & Culture, Alzheimer's, art
An Age-Appropriate Assist

Seniors companions help older adults stay in their homes. Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 11 2012 10:50 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: volunteering, Arts & Culture
'Do You Know Who Died?'

The state troopers asked us both to sit down, and I knew it would be terrible. Mom was not ready for this. Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 09 2012 6:30 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: dying, Arts & Culture, suicide
Dad, One Year Later

He's fairly healthy, content -- and learning qi gong. Read More...

Published Fri, Apr 06 2012 11:01 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Arts & Culture, Murray Span
Why Won't They Get Hearing Aids?

People put up with hearing loss for up to 10 years before doing something about it, one expert says. Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 05 2012 8:53 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, hearing
The Caregiver's Bookshelf: A Law Guide for Seniors

"Everyday Law for Seniors" explains reverse mortgages, Medicaid reimbursement and much, much more. Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 02 2012 10:30 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: books, elder law, Arts & Culture

April 2012 - New Old Age at the New York Times

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The Caregiver's Bookshelf: Essays on the End

P.S.A. Testing Continues in Older Men

Heart Transplants for Older Patients

Tips for Fighting Fraud

Prime Targets for Scam Artists

'Elderly' No More

Where the Oldest Die Now

Fistfuls of Pills

Reconnecting Through Art

An Age-Appropriate Assist

'Do You Know Who Died?'

Dad, One Year Later

Why Won't They Get Hearing Aids?

The Caregiver's Bookshelf: A Law Guide for Seniors