August 2013 - New Old Age at the New York Times

In California, Renewed Debate Over Home Care

California lawmakers are considering a measure requiring that home care agencies obtain licenses and that aides be certified. Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 30 2013 11:43 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, consumer protection, home health care, Elderly, Law and Legislation

Death Panels: This Time, Maybe Not So Scary

Representative Earl Blumenauer, Democrat of Oregon, has not given up on the idea that doctors should be paid for end-of-life discussions with patients. Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 28 2013 3:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Health Care, elder care, Living Wills and Health Care Proxies

In Coming Decades, Fewer Caregivers

As baby boomers age, the odds of finding a family caregiver — or even a professional one — are very likely to worsen, according to a new report from the AARP’s Public Policy Institute. Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 26 2013 10:06 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, elder care, AARP

Faster Assistance for Medicare Patients

More on what Medicare quality improvement organizations can do for older patients and their caregivers. Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 23 2013 9:23 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Health Care, Medicare, elder care

A Surgical Center for Older Patients

Older patients can benefit from surgery, but doctors tend not to do full assessments of their ability to recover. Read More...

Published Thu, Aug 22 2013 2:26 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Health Care, elder care, Surgery and Surgeons

A Check on Premature Hospital Discharges

In every state, Medicare quality improvement organizations are authorized to overrule hospital discharge plans. Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 20 2013 10:26 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Health Care, Medicare, hospitals, elder care

When the Grandchildren Grow Older, and Closer

Close relationships with adult grandchildren are linked to fewer symptoms of depression in grandparents, new research finds. Read More...

Published Thu, Aug 15 2013 2:42 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: grandparents, News & Research, Elderly, Sociology

Discord in an Intergenerational Home

In "Mother Daughter Me," Katie Hafner tells a sad story of good intentions gone awry. Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 13 2013 9:42 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: elder care, The Caregiver's Bookshelf, Families and Family Life

High Blood Sugar Linked to Dementia

HIgh blood glucose levels are tied to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia in a new study. Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 09 2013 9:27 AM by The New Old Age

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

Suicide Rates Are High Among the Elderly

Psychological well-being often increases later in life, but so do suicide rates, especially among men. Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 07 2013 2:00 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, elder care, Suicides and Suicide Attempts, Depression (Mental)

Legal Paperwork and Legal Residences

If you live parts of the year in different states, do you need advance directives and other legal documents drawn up in each state? Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 06 2013 2:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: elder care, Ask the Elder Law Attorney, Wills and Estates

Dental Problems in the Nursing Home

Nursing home residents often suffer from inadequate oral health care. Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 05 2013 4:55 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Health Care, elder care, Teeth and Dentistry

‘Still Mine’ Adds to Movies on Aging

A spate of excellent movies about aging may reflect filmmakers’ dawning recognition of the way this global demographic shift affects all our lives. Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 02 2013 11:55 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: dementia, movies, Arts & Culture, Elderly, Alzheimer's Disease

Decision Casts Doubt on Brain Scans for Alzheimer’s

The federal agency overseeing Medicare is reluctant to endorse, or pay for brain scans to diagnose Alzheimer's disease. Read More...

Published Thu, Aug 01 2013 2:00 AM by The New Old Age

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