October 2013 - New Old Age at the New York Times

A new type of professional, the health fiduciary, could help older patients with no family or close friends to make medical decisions on their behalf navigate the health care system. Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 24 2013 9:33 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Finances & Legalities, elder care, Elderly, Death and Dying, Living Wills and Health Care Proxies

Controversy Over Statins for Older Patients

Some experts question the use of statins by older patients who have no evidence of heart disease. Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 22 2013 12:26 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, elder care, Cholesterol, Statins (Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs)

A Beep in the Night

For weeks after my mother died, I kept my phone within reach at all hours. Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 18 2013 1:53 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Arts & Culture, elder care, Death and Dying, Essay

Community Groups Still Reeling After the Shutdown

Many local service organizations for seniors are in difficult financial straits following the government shutdown. Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 18 2013 8:41 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research

Where’s That Advance Care Directive?

Too many older adults simply can't lay hands on their advance care directives when they need to. Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 17 2013 3:00 AM by The New Old Age

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

Study Finds Wives Often Struggle With Stepchildren Over Caregiving

An unusual survey reports that older wives often hold their stepchildren responsible for caregiving problems. Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 15 2013 10:41 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: dementia, News & Research, elder care, Families and Family Life

California Imposes New Home Care Regulations

The state will require that home care agencies conduct background checks on workers and provide training. Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 14 2013 2:27 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, home health care, elder care, California, Regulation and Deregulation of Industry

Health Care on Credit

Medical credit cards or lines of credit are increasingly marketed to seniors who need expensive procedures. Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 14 2013 10:21 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Finances & Legalities, elder care, Health Insurance and Managed Care

Q & A: Medicare and the Insurance Exchanges

Seniors may be tempted to abandon Medicare for policies on the new online insurance exchanges, some state officials fear. Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 11 2013 3:24 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medicare, Finances & Legalities, elder care, Health Insurance and Managed Care

A New Way to Pay for Long-Term Care

Two small companies are offering to buy life insurance policies at a percentage of face value. Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 09 2013 10:36 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Finances & Legalities, elder care, Long-Term Care Insurance, Life Insurance

Questions About Assisted Living

Debra Drelich, a specialist in geriatric care, will answer questions about assisted living and other living arrangements for aging relatives. Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 09 2013 8:55 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Housing, elder care

October 2013 - New Old Age at the New York Times

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