June 2013 - New Old Age at the New York Times

Fewer Hospitalizations for C.O.P.D. Patients

Treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have improved, but many doctors seem unaware. Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 28 2013 10:55 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, elder care, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Two Web Sites to Visit

The government revamps a Web site devoted to long-term care, while another new site takes on end-of-life issues. Read More...

Published Thu, Jun 27 2013 3:01 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, elder care

Walking Away From Medicare

As their numbers dwindle, geriatricians debate their role. Read More...

Published Wed, Jun 26 2013 8:51 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Health Care, Medicare, elder care

Two Blogs Worth Reading

Two doctors, one now a patient, write about impending dementia and end-of-life care. Read More...

Published Mon, Jun 24 2013 8:50 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: dementia, End-of-Life Care, Arts & Culture, elder care, Alzheimer's Disease, Death and Dying

Learning to Spot Frailty

Six medical groups urge that doctors routinely evaluate older patients for frailty. Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 21 2013 9:19 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, elder care, Elderly, Tests and Examinations

A Search for Harmony

Choruses for older adults have popped up in communities everywhere, and studies suggest they offer some unexpected benefits. Read More...

Published Thu, Jun 20 2013 9:19 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Arts & Culture, elder care, Age, Chronological, Music

A Deadline Missed

More than a month has passed since home care workers were to have been given minimum-wage protections. Read More...

Published Tue, Jun 18 2013 1:48 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, home health care, elder care, Labor and Jobs

Death Be Not Decaffeinated: Over Cup, Groups Face Taboo

Casual forums for people who want to bat around philosophical thoughts. What is death like? Why do we fear it? How does death inform the way we live? Read More...

Published Sun, Jun 16 2013 5:21 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Uncategorized, Philosophy, Death and Dying

A Family Ritual Gains New Life

Children's books bind together a mother and daughter. Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 14 2013 11:11 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: dementia, Arts & Culture, elder care, Elderly

Medicare to Pay Less for Diabetes Care Supplies

Medicare is changing how it pays for diabetes care supplies, and beneficiaries are likely to be charged less. Read More...

Published Thu, Jun 13 2013 8:56 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medicare, Finances & Legalities, Diabetes, elder care, Mail Order Companies

When Hearing Aids Won’t Do

So-called personal sound amplifying products may provide an alternative to hearing aids, but there are significant drawbacks. Read More...

Published Wed, Jun 12 2013 11:33 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, elder care, Ears and Hearing, Hearing Aids

Unlikely Accomplices

Federal regulators accuse some banks of enabling fraud against the elderly. Read More...

Published Tue, Jun 11 2013 9:30 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research

Something Afoot in the Nursing Home

Americans may not want to read about aging, but they will read about the adventures of a new therapy dog. Read More...

Published Tue, Jun 11 2013 3:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: elder care, The Caregiver's Bookshelf, Books and Literature, Dogs, Halpern, Sue

Empathy Without Boundaries

People with Alzheimer's disease or mild cognitive impairment may be more susceptible to emotional cues from those around them. Read More...

Published Thu, Jun 06 2013 12:06 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: dementia, News & Research, elder care, emotions, Alzheimer's Disease

Part D, Without Paying a Dime

Why aren't more low-income seniors applying for subsidized coverage of prescription drugs? Read More...

Published Tue, Jun 04 2013 1:27 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medicare, dementia, Finances & Legalities, elder care