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After her brother and mother died, Karen Gurney felt as if a truck had been lifted off of her. Then she realized her purpose in life was gone. Read More...

Published Fri, Mar 08 2013 4:02 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: End-of-Life Care, caregiving, eldercare

After the Caregiving Ends

Is there life after caregiving, and if so what it is like? Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 07 2013 7:05 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: End-of-Life Care, caregiving, eldercare

Amid CPR Controversy, Many Unanswered Questions

How could a nurse refuse to give CPR to a retirement community resident in apparent cardiac arrest? Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 06 2013 3:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: ccrc, Finances & Legalities, heart attacks, Do Not Resuscitate

For a Hospice Pioneer, Still a Tough Call

For more than 25 years, Paul Brenner led nonprofit hospice organizations. Yet when his health faltered, choosing to become a hospice patient himself proved unexpectedly difficult. Read More...

Published Mon, Mar 04 2013 10:21 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: End-of-Life Care, hospice, Paul Brenner

Why Can’t I Live With People Like Me?

Professional affinity communities, which I find most appealing, are few and far between. Read More...

Published Fri, Mar 01 2013 3:36 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Housing, Andrew J. Carle, affinity communities

For the Elderly, Lists of Tests to Avoid

Eighteen new lists of "Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question" were released last week, and they include the recommendations from geriatricians and palliative care specialists. Read More...

Published Thu, Feb 28 2013 3:54 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Health Care, medical tests, Choosing Wisely

Is the Pope Frail?

Paying attention to frailty makes sense for the rest of us and our elders. Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 27 2013 2:48 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, Benedict XVI, frailty

For Traumatized Caregivers, Therapy Helps

Therapists said they often encountered symptoms of trauma among caregivers, even though research documenting this phenomenon is scarce. Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 22 2013 3:34 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Family Relationships, caregiving, trauma

The Reluctant Caregiver

Many caregivers don't want the job -- and feel guilty about that. Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 20 2013 3:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Arts & Culture

A New Commission: Time to Cheer or Yawn?

In place of the Class Act, Congress created a Commission on Long-Term Care. Some doubt it will lead to anything. Read More...

Published Thu, Feb 14 2013 3:07 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Health Care, long-term care, class act, Affordable Care Act

Debate Over Brain Scans and Alzheimer's

An expert panel convened by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services concluded that data supporting use of PET scans to diagnose Alzheimer's was weak. Read More...

Published Tue, Feb 12 2013 10:50 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, dementia, Alzheimer's, U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, PET scans

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