New Old Age at the New York Times

When You Know There’s Something Wrong

Scientists call for recognition of "subjective cognitive decline," a person's sense that he or she is slipping long before others notice. Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 18 2013 4:36 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: dementia, News & Research, elder care

In Europe, Dementia Rates May Be Falling

New studies from Denmark and Britain find that older people are getting healthier and experiencing less dementia. Read More...

Published Wed, Jul 17 2013 10:42 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: dementia, News & Research, longevity, elder care

When Aggression Follows Dementia

Violent behavior often leads families to place people with dementia in care facilities. Read More...

Published Fri, Jul 12 2013 1:38 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, dementia, Uncategorized, elder care, Alzheimer's Disease

Unable to Cope, Unwilling to Accept Aid

Self-neglect accounts for a substantial portion of all elder abuse, experts say, but only recently have the medical causes been examined. Read More...

Published Wed, Jul 10 2013 6:43 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, elder care, Elderly, Mental Health and Disorders

High Disability Rates Persist in Old Age

We are paying for extended life spans with a high rate of late-life disability, a new study finds. Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 08 2013 1:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, longevity, elder care, Elderly

A Child’s Love, Mandated by Law

China has taken steps toward making "filial piety" a legal obligation, The Times reports. Read More...

Published Wed, Jul 03 2013 8:58 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, elder care

On Becoming an ‘Orphan’

When your only remaining parents dies, something profound shifts inside you. Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 01 2013 12:10 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Family Relationships, elder care, Grief (Emotion)

Fewer Hospitalizations for C.O.P.D. Patients

Treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have improved, but many doctors seem unaware. Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 28 2013 10:55 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, elder care, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Two Web Sites to Visit

The government revamps a Web site devoted to long-term care, while another new site takes on end-of-life issues. Read More...

Published Thu, Jun 27 2013 3:01 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, elder care

Walking Away From Medicare

As their numbers dwindle, geriatricians debate their role. Read More...

Published Wed, Jun 26 2013 8:51 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Health Care, Medicare, elder care

Two Blogs Worth Reading

Two doctors, one now a patient, write about impending dementia and end-of-life care. Read More...

Published Mon, Jun 24 2013 8:50 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: dementia, End-of-Life Care, Arts & Culture, elder care, Alzheimer's Disease, Death and Dying

Learning to Spot Frailty

Six medical groups urge that doctors routinely evaluate older patients for frailty. Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 21 2013 9:19 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, elder care, Elderly, Tests and Examinations

A Search for Harmony

Choruses for older adults have popped up in communities everywhere, and studies suggest they offer some unexpected benefits. Read More...

Published Thu, Jun 20 2013 9:19 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Arts & Culture, elder care, Age, Chronological, Music

A Deadline Missed

More than a month has passed since home care workers were to have been given minimum-wage protections. Read More...

Published Tue, Jun 18 2013 1:48 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, home health care, elder care, Labor and Jobs

Death Be Not Decaffeinated: Over Cup, Groups Face Taboo

Casual forums for people who want to bat around philosophical thoughts. What is death like? Why do we fear it? How does death inform the way we live? Read More...

Published Sun, Jun 16 2013 5:21 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Uncategorized, Philosophy, Death and Dying