April 2014 - New Old Age at the New York Times

The Documents You Need, When You Need Them

The American Bar Association has developed a smartphone app intended to make health care directives quickly and easily accessible. Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 24 2014 10:02 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: End-of-Life Care, elder care, Health Insurance and Managed Care, Smartphones, American Bar Assn, Mobile Applications

Fighting Words Are Rarer Among British Doctors

While American patients are urged to “battle” at the end of life, a new analysis showed doctors in Britain telling patients about the “journey.” Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 22 2014 9:38 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, elder care, Lancaster University, United States, Great Britain

For Stone Phillips, a Focus on the Home Front

A broadcaster turns the camera on his parents. Read More...

Published Fri, Apr 18 2014 11:58 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Arts & Culture, elder care, Documentary Films and Programs

Blood Pressure Drugs May Raise Fall Risk

A tough choice for older patients: lower blood pressure, or a reduced chance of falling? Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 16 2014 10:06 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, falls, elder care, Elderly, Drugs (Pharmaceuticals), Blood Pressure

Wounded by the Language of War

Rattling sabers and manning the battle stations at the end of life. Why do we say that? Read More...

Published Fri, Apr 11 2014 11:06 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: The New Old Age, End-of-Life Care, Arts & Culture, elder care, Elderly, Hospice Care, Language and Languages

When the Criticisms Never End

Tyrannosaurus parents once ruled the household, and still want to. Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 09 2014 10:56 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Family Relationships, elder care, Families and Family Life, Parenting

What Did Medicare Pay Your Doctor?

Medicare officials release data on doctor payments, and an analysis by The Times uncovers a number of surprises. Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 09 2014 6:04 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medicare, News & Research, elder care

Answers to Tough Questions About Dying

A new online tool from the National Institute of Nursing Research explains end-of-life care. Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 07 2014 1:04 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: End-of-Life Care, elder care, Death and Dying, Living Wills and Health Care Proxies, Hospice Care

What, Me Old?

Suddenly strangers seem to think I'm frail. Read More...

Published Fri, Apr 04 2014 3:13 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Arts & Culture, elder care, Essay

Walking the Talk

Caregiver support groups: Sometimes the best ideas are the simplest. Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 02 2014 9:37 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, elder care, Anxiety and Stress