February 2014 - New Old Age at the New York Times

‘Somebody That Nobody Thought I Could Be’

An Oscar-nominated short film examines a prison hospice staffed by inmates. Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 28 2014 2:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: movies, Arts & Culture, elder care, Prisons and Prisoners, Hospice Care

A Shortage of Caregivers

Recent estimates suggest that demand for paid caregivers will far outstrip supply over the next decade. Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 26 2014 11:30 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: nursing homes, Medicare, News & Research, elder care, Labor and Jobs, Wages and Salaries

Pap Smears in Perpetuity

Many women receive Pap smears well after age 65, despite recommendations to reduce testing and evidence that they have little value. Read More...

Published Mon, Feb 24 2014 12:05 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, elder care, preventive medicine, Tests (Medical)

A Better Credit Card

Prepaid debit cards can help preserve an older person's financial autonomy while preventing abuses. Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 21 2014 11:31 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Finances & Legalities

Weight Gain and Older Women

Excess weight is linked to an increase in the risk of chronic disease among older women, a new study finds. Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 19 2014 10:25 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, Elderly, Women and Girls, Weight, Women's Health Initiative, Obesity

A Funeral Fraud

An unusually vicious email scam is making the rounds. Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 14 2014 5:11 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, elder care, Frauds and Swindling, Funerals and Memorials

What Makes Older People Happy

Older adults more often find happiness in everyday events, a new study finds. Read More...

Published Tue, Feb 11 2014 1:01 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, elder care, Elderly, Happiness, Mind

‘Aid in Dying’ Sentiment Gathers Momentum

Five states now permit what advocates call "death with dignity." Read More...

Published Sat, Feb 08 2014 5:58 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: End-of-Life Care, elder care, Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide

No Sex, Please, We’re on Medicare

A controversy over Medicare coverage of penis pumps highlights our deep discomfort with the sexuality of older people. Read More...

Published Thu, Feb 06 2014 9:54 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medicare, News & Research, sex, elder care

What, Us Worry?

Americans are optimistic about growing old, compared with citizens in other countries, but perhaps not for the right reasons. Read More...

Published Tue, Feb 04 2014 11:37 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, elder care