May 2014 - New Old Age at the New York Times

We all know that exercise is good for us, regardless of age. Now a new study, one of the largest and most rigorous to date, proves it. Read More...

Published Tue, May 27 2014 1:25 PM by The New Old Age

My mother's essay in this blog drew outrage and a bit of sympathy for her children. Here's the rest of the story. Read More...

Published Tue, May 27 2014 2:00 AM by The New Old Age

Doctors who care for older patients see little use for popular nutritional drinks marketed to seniors. Read More...

Published Thu, May 22 2014 10:23 AM by The New Old Age

A survey of young doctors finds that they overwhelmingly would not choose heroic resuscitation measures if they had a terminal illness. Read More...

Published Tue, May 20 2014 12:02 PM by The New Old Age

A new study links shingles to a higher risk of stroke. Read More...

Published Fri, May 16 2014 12:20 PM by The New Old Age

A new documentary describes a program in Toronto that links teenage tutors to seniors who need computer lessons. Read More...

Published Mon, May 12 2014 1:24 PM by The New Old Age

The New Yorker cartoonist has written a sort of graphic memoir about caring for her ailing parents. Read More...

Published Tue, May 06 2014 9:30 AM by The New Old Age

Medicare now pays for cardiac rehabilitation for heart failure patients. But will they use it? Read More...

Published Fri, May 02 2014 2:17 PM by The New Old Age