September 2012 - New Old Age at the New York Times

Listening Carefully to Voice Changes

A new study provides a partial answer to when vocal changes occur in older people. Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 28 2012 3:35 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, Eric Hunter, Gordon B. Hinckley, Voice and Speech, National Center for Voice and Speech, Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints

A Form of Dementia That Is Often Misdiagnosed

Even many health care professionals remain unfamiliar with Lewy body dementia, though it affects about 1.3 million people in this country. Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 25 2012 10:51 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, dementia, Alzheimer's, Lewy body dementia

The Drama of Aging and Caregiving, on YouTube

"Ruth & Erica," a YouTube drama, is the latest in a series of movies, TV shows and books that focus on aging. Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 24 2012 12:26 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Family Relationships, caregiving, Uncategorized, Robot & Frank, Ruth & Erica, downsizing, Amy Lippman

The High Cost of Out-of-Pocket Expenses

A new study finds that out-of-pocket medical costs in the last five years of life often place a significant financial burden on individuals and families. Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 21 2012 3:53 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medicare, Finances & Legalities, national Health and Retirement Study, health care expenses, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, out-of-pocket costs, Medicare Part B

A Little-Known Benefit for Aging Veterans

Did you know? A Department of Veterans Affairs benefit can cover the costs of caregivers in the home or be used for assisted living or a nursing home. Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 19 2012 3:42 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Finances & Legalities, Aid and Attendance and Housebound Improved Pension, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

A Choice of Community Care, in Your Own Home

For people who don't want to leave their homes, a smattering of continuing care retirement communities offer services "without walls," but experts say the concept may be poised to expand more broadly in the years ahead. Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 17 2012 2:46 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Housing, C.C.R.C. without walls, independent living, continuing care retirement communities

When Work Makes You Choose

A new study portrays "family responsibilities discrimination" as a growing problem. Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 14 2012 12:39 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: End-of-Life Care, caregiving, Hastings College of the Law, Center for WorkLife Law, AARP Public Policy Institute, University of California, Family and Medical Leave Act

Children of Aging Parents Are Often Nearby, Study Finds

Many adult children struggle to provide care from afar, but recent research suggests that distance may be less a problem than once thought. Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 13 2012 10:53 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Family Relationships, relocation, moving

The Caregiver

The death of Juanita Hawkins, who watched over the writer's mother for more than 35 years, conjures memories and gratitude. Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 11 2012 12:38 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Family Relationships, End-of-Life Care, caregiver, multiple sclerosis

Coping With Mild Cognitive Impairment

A researcher at the University of Toronto answers questions about detecting and dealing with mild cognitive impairment. Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 10 2012 3:50 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, dementia, Alzheimer's, memory loss, Dr. Nicole Anderson, University of Toronto, mild cognitive impairment

Medicaid Changes Loom for the Elderly

States are turning to managed care in an effort to reduce Medicaid costs, and the elderly may bear the brunt of the changes. Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 07 2012 8:44 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: nursing homes, Finances & Legalities, Medicaid

Court: You Can Appeal Medicare Decisions About Hospice Services

A California court decision has resulted in an important clarification, determining that Medicare beneficiaries and their survivors have a right to appeal the denial of services by a hospice provider. Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 07 2012 2:53 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Health Care, Medicare, End-of-Life Care, hospice, Center for Medicare Advocacy

Shopping for a Nursing Home? There's a Tool for That

A new interactive tool from ProPublica allows you to search and compare nursing home inspection reports. Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 06 2012 3:33 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: nursing homes, End-of-Life Care, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, ProPublica, inspections

Medicare Part D Premiums Holding Steady

The average 2013 premiums for Medicare Part D coverage will remain basically level for the fourth year in a row. Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 05 2012 3:12 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Health Care, drug costs, Medicare Part D, Affordable Care Act, Jane Gross

On Ageism and 'Eastwooding'

Clint Eastwood's speech bombed, and ageist remarks were quick to follow. Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 04 2012 8:44 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Arts & Culture, discrimination, ageism