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A Workout for the Mind

Improved perceptions of aging can lead to increases in physical strength, an unusual study finds. Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 30 2014 9:25 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, elder care, Elderly, Psychology and Psychologists
Insomniac, but Not Sleep-Deprived

Some older people with insomnia may be getting more sleep than they think, a new study has found. Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 27 2014 10:55 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, sleep, elder care, Elderly
When Death Approaches Again

Survivors of the Holocaust pose special challenges for caregivers at the end of life. Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 23 2014 1:27 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: elder care, Elderly, Essay, World War II (1939-45), Jews and Judaism, Holocaust and the Nazi Era, Concentration Camps
Is It Really Dementia?

A number of conditions cause dementia-like symptoms, and doctors may have trouble diagnosing them. Still, the odds usually are low that an elderly family member can be made cognitively normal. Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 21 2014 10:22 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, dementia, memory, elder care, Elderly, Alzheimer's Disease
A Doctor Discovers Dying

In his new book, "Being Mortal," Dr. Atul Gawande acknowledges paying scant attention to end-of-life issues. Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 17 2014 8:44 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: elder care, The Caregiver's Bookshelf, Books and Literature, Death and Dying, Gawande, Atul, Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End (Book)
Treating C.O.P.D. in the Elderly

Older patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may benefit from taking two drugs, not just one, a new study finds. Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 13 2014 2:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, elder care, Elderly, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Asthma
As Diseases are Managed, Lifespans Keep Getting Longer

We're living longer than ever, but not always better. Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 10 2014 10:19 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, longevity, elder care
In Nursing Homes, Eyes That Never Turn Away

More family members debate whether to install video cameras in the rooms of nursing home patients. Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 08 2014 9:53 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: nursing homes, News & Research, elder care, Video Recordings, Downloads and Streaming, Cameras
Extra Scrutiny for Hospices

New legislation will bring greater federal oversight to hospice programs across the country. Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 06 2014 2:33 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: End-of-Life Care, elder care, Hospice Care
Some Good News on Pneumonia

New vaccine recommendations should bolster protection against pneumonia, which sickens three million to four million American adults a year. Hospitals also appear to be doing a better job in treating patients. Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 02 2014 9:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, pneumonia, Vaccination and Immunization

October 2014 - New Old Age at the New York Times

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A Workout for the Mind

Insomniac, but Not Sleep-Deprived

When Death Approaches Again

Is It Really Dementia?

A Doctor Discovers Dying

Treating C.O.P.D. in the Elderly

As Diseases are Managed, Lifespans Keep Getting Longer

In Nursing Homes, Eyes That Never Turn Away

Extra Scrutiny for Hospices

Some Good News on Pneumonia