December 2013 - New Old Age at the New York Times

Study: Vitamin E May Help Slow Alzheimer’s Decline

High doses of vitamin E may help people with Alzheimer's disease maintain the ability to perform routine daily tasks, a new study finds, even though it does not slow cognitive decline. Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 31 2013 1:00 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: dementia, News & Research, elder care, Alzheimer's Disease, Vitamin E, Vitamins

Medicare to Cover More Mental Health Costs

Effective Jan. 1, Medicare will cover the costs of mental health care much as it does other medical expenses. Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 27 2013 3:46 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medicare, News & Research, elder care, Psychiatry and Psychiatrists

How Seniors Manage to Adapt

A new study takes a nuanced view of disability and what it takes to cope. Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 23 2013 12:22 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: nursing homes, News & Research, elder care, Elderly, Medicine and Health, Urban Institute, Mailman School of Public Health, Fried, Linda P, American Journal of Public Health

From Scientists, Gift Ideas for the Elderly

A wish list from researchers at the University of California, San Francisco. Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 18 2013 8:31 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Arts & Culture, elder care

A Way to Stay on the Job

Many employers now offer to help arrange back-up elder care on short notice. Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 17 2013 9:04 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Family Relationships, elder care, Elderly, Productivity

A Federal Proposal for Paid Family Leave

Two Democrats introduced legislation that would guarantee paid leave to caregivers, among others. Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 13 2013 1:24 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, elder care, Elderly, Wages and Salaries, Paid Time Off

Dialysis Takes a Toll

More data on how the elderly fare with dialysis. Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 12 2013 12:41 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, Dialysis, elder care, Elderly, Kidneys

In Search of What He’s Owed

In "Nebraska," an old man insists on a journey to collect his prize in a fake sweepstakes. Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 10 2013 2:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Arts & Culture, elder care, Frauds and Swindling

Tracking a Thief, Once You Know There Is One

Financial elder abuse statistics are not easy to pin down. It can also sometimes be hard to recognize that there is a problem. Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 06 2013 8:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Uncategorized

Dialysis Raises Hard Questions for Older Patients

Does dialysis lengthen life in older patients? The research is mixed. Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 04 2013 1:06 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, Dialysis, elder care, Kidneys

Words That Wound

More than one-third of older adults reported some form of verbal abuse from family members in a recent study. Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 02 2013 10:09 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: elder abuse, Family Relationships, elder care