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Murray Span seems to have achieved what gerontologists call "compression of morbidity" as he celebrates his 90th birthday in relatively good health. Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 11 2012 8:29 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: End-of-Life Care, Murray Span, chronic illnesses, compression of morbidity

How in the World Will We Care for All the Elderly?

People are living longer than ever before and posing caregiving challenges that span the globe. Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 10 2012 3:54 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Family Relationships, End-of-Life Care, Madrid International Plan of Action, United Nations Population Fund

Caregiver, Plus M.D. or R.N.

A survey of caregivers found that half the respondents were performing medical or nursing tasks, as well as helping with the activities of daily living. Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 09 2012 2:02 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Family Relationships, End-of-Life Care, caregiving, AARP Public Policy Institute

Books to Teach Children About Alzheimer's

Children's books tackle a hard and sensitive topic. Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 05 2012 10:55 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: dementia, Arts & Culture, Alzheimer's

'Old' Myself, and None Too Pleased

The arrival of my Medicare card should have been a blessing. Instead, it welcomed me to a demographic I was not prepared to join. Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 03 2012 9:51 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Arts & Culture, aging

The Deadly Threat of Silent Heart Attacks

Silent heart attacks are even more common in older adults than heart attacks that immediately come to the attention of doctors and patients, according to recent study in The Journal of the American Medical Association Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 02 2012 8:33 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, Journal of the American Medical Association, heart attacks

Advice for Dealing With Multiple Ailments

An American Geriatrics Society panel has advice for patients, as well as doctors, for coping with multiple chronic conditions. Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 01 2012 3:27 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, caregiving, American Geriatric Society, multi-morbidity, doctor-patient relationship

Listening Carefully to Voice Changes

A new study provides a partial answer to when vocal changes occur in older people. Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 28 2012 3:35 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, Eric Hunter, Gordon B. Hinckley, Voice and Speech, National Center for Voice and Speech, Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints

A Form of Dementia That Is Often Misdiagnosed

Even many health care professionals remain unfamiliar with Lewy body dementia, though it affects about 1.3 million people in this country. Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 25 2012 10:51 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, dementia, Alzheimer's, Lewy body dementia

The Drama of Aging and Caregiving, on YouTube

"Ruth & Erica," a YouTube drama, is the latest in a series of movies, TV shows and books that focus on aging. Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 24 2012 12:26 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Family Relationships, caregiving, Uncategorized, Robot & Frank, Ruth & Erica, downsizing, Amy Lippman

The High Cost of Out-of-Pocket Expenses

A new study finds that out-of-pocket medical costs in the last five years of life often place a significant financial burden on individuals and families. Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 21 2012 3:53 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medicare, Finances & Legalities, national Health and Retirement Study, health care expenses, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, out-of-pocket costs, Medicare Part B

A Little-Known Benefit for Aging Veterans

Did you know? A Department of Veterans Affairs benefit can cover the costs of caregivers in the home or be used for assisted living or a nursing home. Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 19 2012 3:42 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Finances & Legalities, Aid and Attendance and Housebound Improved Pension, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

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