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A Common Infection, Commonly Overtreated

A study finds that residents of two nursing homes were routinely overtreated with antibiotics for common urinary tract infections -- a widespread practice, the researchers said. Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 07 2011 5:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: nursing homes, Health Care, drugs, infections
For Patients With Dementia, an Ancient Comfort

Can reiki soothe elderly patients with dementia? Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 05 2011 5:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, dementia, alternative medicine
Scientists Link New Genes to Alzheimer's

After analyzing the genes of more than 50,000 people in the United States and Europe, researchers discover five genes that make Alzheimer's somewhat more likely in the elderly. Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 04 2011 6:15 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, Alzheimer's
Dialysis in Elderly Patients

Are the elderly too often subjected to dialysis? Read More...

Published Fri, Apr 01 2011 8:43 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medicare, News & Research, Dialysis
Counting Her Blessings

She can't remember exactly where we are; she can't remember exactly where we're going. But having lost the thread, she still relishes the count. Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 31 2011 5:42 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: dementia, Arts & Culture
The Caregiver's Bookshelf: How She Carries On

The heroine of "Emily, Alone" doesn't deny or resist her age. She only wants to see herself as capable. Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 30 2011 5:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: books, Arts & Culture
Packing Away a Delusion

Experts are always urging family members to "redirect" people with dementia, rather than point out their errors or argue with them. Sometimes that's not so easy. Read More...

Published Tue, Mar 29 2011 5:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Uncategorized
A Place to Connect

At a senior center in Queens, elderly neighbors break from their isolation. Read More...

Published Sun, Mar 27 2011 6:25 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Arts & Culture, senior centers
Aging Without Children

Many childless baby boomers wonder who will care for them. Read More...

Published Fri, Mar 25 2011 12:12 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Family Relationships, childlessness
Bifocals and Falls

A question for readers: If not bifocals, then what? Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 24 2011 8:33 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, eyesight
Simple Rules for Better Sleep

Observing four easy guidelines helps older people get more sleep, a new study finds. Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 23 2011 8:11 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, sleep, Insomnia
One Caregiver v. One Stuffed Condo

A blogger chronicles a long effort to clean out her grandfather's Florida condo. Read More...

Published Mon, Mar 21 2011 7:26 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: hoarding, Arts & Culture
A Few Tax Tips for the Elderly

Some deductions may not be obvious to the elderly and their caregivers. Read More...

Published Fri, Mar 18 2011 5:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Finances & Legalities
The Curtain Rises on the Class Act

Regulators have begun to float details on the implementation of the Class Act. Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 17 2011 7:50 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: long-term care, News & Research, class act
Losing Sight, Then Losing Touch

Macular degeneration affects nearly a quarter of adults over age 80. Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 16 2011 9:35 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, eyesight, support groups

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A Common Infection, Commonly Overtreated

For Patients With Dementia, an Ancient Comfort

Scientists Link New Genes to Alzheimer's

Dialysis in Elderly Patients

Counting Her Blessings

The Caregiver's Bookshelf: How She Carries On

Packing Away a Delusion

A Place to Connect

Aging Without Children

Bifocals and Falls

Simple Rules for Better Sleep

One Caregiver v. One Stuffed Condo

A Few Tax Tips for the Elderly

The Curtain Rises on the Class Act

Losing Sight, Then Losing Touch