New Old Age at the New York Times

Dementia Units May Improve Care, Studies Suggest

Some specialized units for dementia care do manage to improve on traditional nursing home care, recent studies suggest. Read More...

Published Fri, May 10 2013 3:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, dementia, Alzheimer's

A Mother’s Day Gift

Honor thy mother and father. Take their stuff. Read More...

Published Wed, May 08 2013 8:59 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Family Relationships, hoarding, clutter

Low-Risk Skin Cancers Often Treated Too Aggressively in Elderly, Study Finds

For the elderly, not only can even supposedly minor procedures have complications, but the cancers grow so slowly that they’re unlikely to cause problems in the patients’ remaining years. Read More...

Published Mon, May 06 2013 10:34 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, Cancer, overtreatment

Helping Seniors Learn New Technology

Computers and the Internet can open up new worlds for the elderly. Read More...

Published Fri, May 03 2013 8:33 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: The New Old Age, technology, News & Research, tech

Does Depression Contribute to Dementia?

A new study adds to evidence of a link between late-life depression and dementia. Read More...

Published Wed, May 01 2013 12:43 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: dementia, News & Research, Alzheimer's, depression

The Long Wait for Wage Protections

Sixteen months ago, President Obama promised to end the exclusion of home health aides from the Fair Labor Standards Act, which guarantees minimum wage and overtime to workers. The aides are still waiting. Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 30 2013 12:45 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: in home, News & Research, home health aides

A Rising Tide of Substance Abuse

Substance abuse and mental illness are on the rise among the elderly. Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 29 2013 11:31 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: mental health, Medical Issues, drugs, alcohol

Diabetes Advice for the Elderly: Relax

Diabetes care is a complicated, compromised business in elderly patients. Read More...

Published Fri, Apr 26 2013 7:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, drugs, Diabetes

What Millennials Need to Ask Their Parents

As anyone who has cared for a sick parent knows, there is a huge amount of medical, logistical and financial information to figure out. The task can be especially overwhelming for young adults. Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 25 2013 10:47 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Finances & Legalities, paperwork