October 2012 - New Old Age at the New York Times

How to Shoot a Photo to Remember

Here are some tips for photographing your loved one now, so you can remember the person you have come to know so intimately over these years of caregiving. Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 26 2012 1:38 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Family Relationships, caregiving, portraits, Photography, Susan Sermoneta, Dr. Jeffrey M. Levine, Steve Bedell

A Revolving Door to Avoid

Rarely do nursing home doctors or nurses sit down and explain the risks of hospitalizing a frail older person who is profoundly physically and mentally compromised. Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 25 2012 8:45 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: nursing homes, End-of-Life Care, hospitalizations, D.N.R., Dr. Arif Nazir, Do Not Resuscitate

Hard Decisions in the I.C.U.

A new study points to factors that make it easier for family members to know what's best for an ailing patient. Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 24 2012 10:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: End-of-Life Care, hospitals

Medicare Loosens the Purse Strings

Federal officials have promised to change the rules for some kinds of home health care. Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 23 2012 8:30 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medicare, in home, Finances & Legalities, home health aides

Your Story, Onstage

In The Times's Booming blog today, Michael Winerip writes about a new play whose message might sound familiar to readers of The New Old Age. Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 22 2012 1:44 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Family Relationships, caregiving, baby boomers, Greatest Generation, John Jiler, "Ripe"

Depending on the Favored Child

Think mothers don't have favorites? A new study says they do, and that everyone is happier if the chosen child does the caregiving. Read More...

Published Sat, Oct 20 2012 8:14 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Family Relationships, caregiving, sibling rivalry, favoritism

Growing Concerns About Reverse Mortgages

In The Times today, a cautionary tale about an increasingly popular income alternative for seniors. Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 15 2012 11:40 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Finances & Legalities, foreclosures, reverse mortgages

A Blogger's Caregiving Chapter Closes

Charles Ross Sr., whose final years were beautifully chronicled in a blog by his son, died on Wednesday. Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 12 2012 3:40 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: End-of-Life Care, Life With Father, Chuck Ross

Reaching 90 With Only Three Prescriptions

Murray Span seems to have achieved what gerontologists call "compression of morbidity" as he celebrates his 90th birthday in relatively good health. Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 11 2012 8:29 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: End-of-Life Care, Murray Span, chronic illnesses, compression of morbidity

How in the World Will We Care for All the Elderly?

People are living longer than ever before and posing caregiving challenges that span the globe. Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 10 2012 3:54 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Family Relationships, End-of-Life Care, Madrid International Plan of Action, United Nations Population Fund

Caregiver, Plus M.D. or R.N.

A survey of caregivers found that half the respondents were performing medical or nursing tasks, as well as helping with the activities of daily living. Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 09 2012 2:02 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Family Relationships, End-of-Life Care, caregiving, AARP Public Policy Institute

Books to Teach Children About Alzheimer's

Children's books tackle a hard and sensitive topic. Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 05 2012 10:55 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: dementia, Arts & Culture, Alzheimer's

'Old' Myself, and None Too Pleased

The arrival of my Medicare card should have been a blessing. Instead, it welcomed me to a demographic I was not prepared to join. Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 03 2012 9:51 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Arts & Culture, aging

The Deadly Threat of Silent Heart Attacks

Silent heart attacks are even more common in older adults than heart attacks that immediately come to the attention of doctors and patients, according to recent study in The Journal of the American Medical Association Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 02 2012 8:33 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, Journal of the American Medical Association, heart attacks

Advice for Dealing With Multiple Ailments

An American Geriatrics Society panel has advice for patients, as well as doctors, for coping with multiple chronic conditions. Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 01 2012 3:27 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, caregiving, American Geriatric Society, multi-morbidity, doctor-patient relationship