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Drinking in Assisted Living

A surprising number of residents in assisted living facilities may be drinking alcohol, a new report finds. Read More...

Published Tue, Feb 07 2012 12:09 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: assisted living, Medical Issues, alcohol
The Pet Problem

A pet trust offers owners some assurances that after they die, their pets will be cared for. Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 03 2012 3:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Finances & Legalities, Pets
How Alzheimer's Disease Spreads

Two new studies provide clues to how Alzheimer's disease spreads in the brain. Read More...

Published Thu, Feb 02 2012 8:49 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, dementia, Alzheimer's
The Lioness in Winter

"The Iron Lady" does not sidestep Margaret Thatcher's dementia. Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 01 2012 3:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Arts & Culture
Fewer Beds for Men Entering Nursing Homes

Shared rooms and a largely female population mean that men find it harder to find a bed in nursing homes. Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 30 2012 7:58 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Housing
Avoiding Surgery in the Elderly

It's gradually becoming clearer that for the very old and frail, hospitals are places to avoid whenever possible, and surgery can become a source of danger in itself. Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 25 2012 12:29 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, surgery
The Alzheimer's Reading Room

Bob DeMarco blogs about the day-to-day experiences of caring for his mother with Alzheimer's in the Alzheimer's Reading Room. Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 23 2012 10:51 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Family Relationships, caregiving, blogs, Alzheimer's
The Caregivers' Bookshelf: An Alzheimer's Classic

Researchers update "The 36-Hour Day." Read More...

Published Fri, Jan 20 2012 11:27 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Arts & Culture, Alzheimer's
Older Women and Bone Tests

A new study finds that many older women do not need frequent bone testing. But surprisingly few get even a baseline test, experts say. Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 18 2012 2:40 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, screening, Osteoporosis
Ask the Elder Law Attorney: Disclosures and Loans

Attorney Craig Reaves on financial disclosures to siblings and repayment of loans. Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 18 2012 3:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: siblings, Finances & Legalities, finances, reaves
Age Discrimination Takes Its Toll

Researchers link age discrimination to poorer health. Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 12 2012 9:07 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, discrimination
How Long Until the End?

Researchers launch a Web site with tools to determine how long an older person may live. Read More...

Published Tue, Jan 10 2012 1:56 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, life expectancy
A Community Time Bank

In Montpelier, Vt., volunteers to help the elderly and earn hours of help for themselves. Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 05 2012 10:44 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: community, in home, News & Research
Happier Staffers at Nonprofit Nursing Homes

Often care is better at nonprofit nursing facilities. A new study suggests an explanation. Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 04 2012 9:01 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: nursing homes, Housing
When Doctors Face Death

A retired physician contends that many doctors would not opt for aggressive treatment at the end of life. Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 30 2011 11:23 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: End-of-Life Care, doctors, overtreatment

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Drinking in Assisted Living

The Pet Problem

How Alzheimer's Disease Spreads

The Lioness in Winter

Fewer Beds for Men Entering Nursing Homes

Avoiding Surgery in the Elderly

The Alzheimer's Reading Room

The Caregivers' Bookshelf: An Alzheimer's Classic

Older Women and Bone Tests

Ask the Elder Law Attorney: Disclosures and Loans

Age Discrimination Takes Its Toll

How Long Until the End?

A Community Time Bank

Happier Staffers at Nonprofit Nursing Homes

When Doctors Face Death