March 2013 - New Old Age at the New York Times

After the Diagnosis, the Get-Togethers

This spring, the Alzheimer's Association plans to launch 'social engagement' groups nationwide for people with early-stage dementia. Read More...

Published Fri, Mar 29 2013 9:36 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, Alzheimer's, socializing, The Alzheimer's Association, early-stage Alzheimer's

A Volunteer Army of Caregivers

An idea whose time should come. Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 28 2013 3:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: volunteering, News & Research, aides

A Privacy Law Often Misinterpreted

Hospital staff may refuse to divulge medical information to family members, saying that to do so would violate the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. But that's not true. Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 27 2013 3:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Finances & Legalities, hospitalists, doctor-patient relationship, United Hospital Fund

Suddenly, They’re All Gone

The caregiving is over, but instead of being relieved, I feel worse. Read More...

Published Fri, Mar 22 2013 2:33 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Family Relationships, End-of-Life Care, caregiving

The Doctor’s New Prescription: A Lawyer

Elderly people often need legal help, and law students need experience. Some health care institutions are making the match. Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 21 2013 3:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Finances & Legalities, eldercare, legal assistance, Soc

How to Live in Assisted Living

Martin Bayne, an advocate for people in assisted living, describes his perfect living arrangement: 'We want you busy, productive, happy.' Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 20 2013 3:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: assisted living, Housing, Martin Bayne

The Unobstructed Home

A new book reminds us that accessible homes can also be beautiful. Read More...

Published Mon, Mar 18 2013 7:42 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Housing, The Caregiver's Bookshelf, Architecture

No End to Trauma for Some Older Veterans

Older veterans often are slow to recognize post-traumatic stress syndrome, even as it haunts many of them. Read More...

Published Fri, Mar 15 2013 3:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, Veterans, Veterans Affairs, PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder

New Data to Consider in D.N.R. Decisions

A new study finds that elderly people who are resuscitated in a hospital by CPR have a significant chance of being alive one year later. Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 14 2013 3:06 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, Do Not Resuscitate, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, New England Journal of Medicine, Mid American Heart Institute, Dr. Paul Chan, CPR

Too Many Colonoscopies in the Elderly

Nearly a quarter of colonoscopies in patients over age 70 were "potentially inappropriate," a new analysis finds. Read More...

Published Tue, Mar 12 2013 3:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, Cancer, medical tests

After Caregiving, Comfort in Having Helped

After her brother and mother died, Karen Gurney felt as if a truck had been lifted off of her. Then she realized her purpose in life was gone. Read More...

Published Fri, Mar 08 2013 4:02 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: End-of-Life Care, caregiving, eldercare

After the Caregiving Ends

Is there life after caregiving, and if so what it is like? Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 07 2013 7:05 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: End-of-Life Care, caregiving, eldercare

Amid CPR Controversy, Many Unanswered Questions

How could a nurse refuse to give CPR to a retirement community resident in apparent cardiac arrest? Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 06 2013 3:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: ccrc, Finances & Legalities, heart attacks, Do Not Resuscitate

For a Hospice Pioneer, Still a Tough Call

For more than 25 years, Paul Brenner led nonprofit hospice organizations. Yet when his health faltered, choosing to become a hospice patient himself proved unexpectedly difficult. Read More...

Published Mon, Mar 04 2013 10:21 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: End-of-Life Care, hospice, Paul Brenner

Why Can’t I Live With People Like Me?

Professional affinity communities, which I find most appealing, are few and far between. Read More...

Published Fri, Mar 01 2013 3:36 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Housing, Andrew J. Carle, affinity communities