July 2012 - New Old Age at the New York Times

A Dialysis Machine by the Bed

A form of dialysis that can be performed at home is growing more popular. Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 26 2012 11:04 AM by The New Old Age

More Older People Treated for Depression

"We find it more and we treat it more," one expert said of depression in the elderly. "But we don't treat it very well yet." Read More...

Published Wed, Jul 25 2012 8:10 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, depression

Who's Watching Mom?

A new study finds that many home care agencies aren't particularly scrupulous about vetting and training aides. Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 19 2012 11:48 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: in home, News & Research, home health aides

For Veterans, an Alternative to the Nursing Home

Many veterans choose to live in medical foster homes, even if they have to pay for it themselves. Read More...

Published Wed, Jul 18 2012 9:11 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Housing, in home, Veterans

A New Test for Dementia: Walking

Scientists find a new indicator of cognitive decline. Read More...

Published Tue, Jul 17 2012 8:29 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: dementia, News & Research, Alzheimer's

D Is for Dazed

I spent three days picking a Medicare drug plan. I'm praying I got the right one. Read More...

Published Fri, Jul 13 2012 12:11 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medicare, insurance, drugs, Finances & Legalities

Scientists Weigh In on Fall Prevention

The United States Preventive Services Task Force recently offered three recommendations for adults at risk for falls in the home. Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 12 2012 8:53 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, falls, injury

A Defense Against Alzheimer's

Researchers have found a rare gene mutation that seems to protect against Alzheimer's disease. Read More...

Published Wed, Jul 11 2012 10:23 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: dementia, News & Research, Alzheimer's

How They Were, and Where It Ended

Two video portraits of aging parents. Read More...

Published Fri, Jul 06 2012 12:04 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Arts & Culture, art

New Numbers on Elder Care

For the first time, the Bureau of Labor Statistics asks how many Americans are caring for seniors. Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 05 2012 9:33 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: caregiving, News & Research, statistics

A Quick Update From the Operating Room

I road-test a software program that sends progress reports on a surgical patient to designated contacts. Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 02 2012 9:46 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Health Care, family