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Signing Up to Help Fight Alzheimer's

A registry of people willing to participate in Alzheimer's studies was formed. Its goal: to provide information, raise public awareness, debunk nonsense and help accelerate the pace of research. Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 20 2012 4:26 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, Alzheimer's, The Alzheimer's Association, TrialMatch, Army of Women, Alzheimer's Prevention Registry, Banner Alzheimer's Institute

Managing the Assisted Living vs. Hospice Dilemma

When hospice services are brought into assistant living facilities for older residents with terminal illnesses, problems can arise. Here are tips for making sure there is good communication between families, hospice staff, assisted living staff and paid...

Published Mon, Nov 19 2012 2:44 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: assisted living, End-of-Life Care, palliative care, hospice, Centura Health At Home, Assisted Living Federation of America, National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

Assisted Living vs. Hospice: Who's in Charge?

Arranging for hospice care in assisted living facilities can present challenges. Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 16 2012 3:08 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: assisted living, End-of-Life Care, hospice, Centura Health At Home, Assisted Living Federation of America

Fighting Off Age at the Pharmacy Counter

Sales of medications that target symptoms of normal aging are soaring, according to data recently released at the American Public Health Association's annual meeting. Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 14 2012 8:42 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, aging, Express Scripts Inc|ESRX|NASDAQ, American Public Health Association, Express Scripts, Viagra

What Chemo Can't Do

Patients with late-stage lung and colon cancer often don't realize that chemotherapy will not cure them, a new study finds. Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 12 2012 9:52 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: End-of-Life Care, life expectancy, Cancer

The Emotional Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy

Older adults suffer disproportionately in the aftermath of traumas like Hurricane Sandy. Here are some ways to help them. Read More...

Published Sat, Nov 10 2012 3:38 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Uncategorized, disaster preparedness, Hurricane Sandy, trauma

More Time to Enroll in Medicare If You Live in Storm Areas

Federal officials have extended the Dec. 7 deadline to enroll in a private medical or drug plan for next year for those still coping with storm damage. Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 09 2012 3:17 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Health Care, Medicare, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hurricane Sandy

Old, Frail and in Harm's Way

In a major disaster like Hurricane Sandy, the frail elderly often need more than the help of family and friends. Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 05 2012 2:42 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Housing, disaster preparedness, Gerontological Society of America, Jewish Home Lifecare, Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Sandy

How to Bypass the Revolving Door

A new federal pilot program in seven states aims to help nursing homes better manage patients' health to avoid hospitalizations. Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 02 2012 4:26 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: nursing homes, Health Care, emergency care, hospitalizations, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Part D, Part 2

Why don't more Medicare beneficiaries pick the right drug plans? Complexity, experts say -- and here's a small example. Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 01 2012 12:52 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medicare, Finances & Legalities, Medicare Part D

How to Shoot a Photo to Remember

Here are some tips for photographing your loved one now, so you can remember the person you have come to know so intimately over these years of caregiving. Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 26 2012 1:38 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Family Relationships, caregiving, portraits, Photography, Susan Sermoneta, Dr. Jeffrey M. Levine, Steve Bedell

A Revolving Door to Avoid

Rarely do nursing home doctors or nurses sit down and explain the risks of hospitalizing a frail older person who is profoundly physically and mentally compromised. Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 25 2012 8:45 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: nursing homes, End-of-Life Care, hospitalizations, D.N.R., Dr. Arif Nazir, Do Not Resuscitate

Hard Decisions in the I.C.U.

A new study points to factors that make it easier for family members to know what's best for an ailing patient. Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 24 2012 10:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: End-of-Life Care, hospitals

Medicare Loosens the Purse Strings

Federal officials have promised to change the rules for some kinds of home health care. Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 23 2012 8:30 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medicare, in home, Finances & Legalities, home health aides

Your Story, Onstage

In The Times's Booming blog today, Michael Winerip writes about a new play whose message might sound familiar to readers of The New Old Age. Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 22 2012 1:44 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Family Relationships, caregiving, baby boomers, Greatest Generation, John Jiler, "Ripe"