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A Benefits Statement You Can Read

Medicare plans to simplify the quarterly benefits statements mailed to millions of older adults. Read More...

Published Wed, May 09 2012 12:51 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medicare, News & Research, fraud
Therapy of a Different Sort

In a Long Island living room, a model coffee klatch. Read More...

Published Fri, May 04 2012 10:11 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: community, Arts & Culture, communication
Together Until the End

A caregiver shoots his wife and then himself, leaving ethicists to ponder the implications. Read More...

Published Thu, May 03 2012 1:00 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research
In the Backyard, Grandma's New Apartment

Home builders are experimenting with prefabricated cottages designed to be erected in the backyard as stand-alone residences for elderly family members. Read More...

Published Tue, May 01 2012 1:45 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Housing, co-housing
The Caregiver's Bookshelf: Essays on the End

Essays in a new anthology illuminate a hard truth about death in our culture. Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 26 2012 5:41 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: books, Arts & Culture
P.S.A. Testing Continues in Older Men

Years after medical guidelines changed, many older men still are routinely screened for prostate cancer. Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 25 2012 9:22 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, screening
Heart Transplants for Older Patients

Because of changes in medical guidelines, older patients like former Vice President *** Cheney are now somewhat more likely to receive heart transplants. Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 23 2012 2:46 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medicare, Medical Issues, surgery
Tips for Fighting Fraud

How to protect older people from financial predators? Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 23 2012 8:44 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Finances & Legalities, abuse, scams
Prime Targets for Scam Artists

"Some people are more likely to fall for some kinds of frauds than others," according to one expert. Read More...

Published Fri, Apr 20 2012 10:16 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Finances & Legalities, scams
'Elderly' No More

How should we refer to folks past middle age? Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 19 2012 9:38 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Arts & Culture, courtesy
Where the Oldest Die Now

More of the very elderly are dying in their homes, not hospitals, according to a new report. Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 18 2012 5:29 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: End-of-Life Care, dying, hospitals
Fistfuls of Pills

Overmedication of the elderly is common, causing serious and sometimes fatal side effects. Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 17 2012 1:28 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: drugs, News & Research, overtreatment
Reconnecting Through Art

Some museums offer tours for elderly patrons with dementia and their caregivers. Read More...

Published Fri, Apr 13 2012 3:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: dementia, Arts & Culture, Alzheimer's, art
An Age-Appropriate Assist

Seniors companions help older adults stay in their homes. Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 11 2012 10:50 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: volunteering, Arts & Culture
'Do You Know Who Died?'

The state troopers asked us both to sit down, and I knew it would be terrible. Mom was not ready for this. Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 09 2012 6:30 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: dying, Arts & Culture, suicide

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A Benefits Statement You Can Read

Therapy of a Different Sort

Together Until the End

In the Backyard, Grandma's New Apartment

The Caregiver's Bookshelf: Essays on the End

P.S.A. Testing Continues in Older Men

Heart Transplants for Older Patients

Tips for Fighting Fraud

Prime Targets for Scam Artists

'Elderly' No More

Where the Oldest Die Now

Fistfuls of Pills

Reconnecting Through Art

An Age-Appropriate Assist

'Do You Know Who Died?'