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A Few Precious Hours

A small charity offers hours of respite to caregivers in need. Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 09 2010 8:20 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Health Care, caregiving, burnout

When the Assisted-Living Bill Balloons

Fees at assisted living facilities rise when staffers determine that residents need more care. But what if the family disagrees? Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 07 2010 9:05 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: assisted living, costs, Finances & Legalities

D.N.R. by Another Name

Is it time to retire the phrase "do not resuscitate" in favor of something less threatening? Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 06 2010 11:12 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: End-of-Life Care, palliative care, advance directives

Some Retirees Opting for Campus Life

Retirement communities, typically nestled near beaches or golf courses, are beginning to emerge somewhere else: on university campuses. Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 03 2010 9:33 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: retirement, ccrc, Housing

They Can't Go Home Again

When family relationships have long been troubled, adult children may find caregiving nearly impossible. Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 01 2010 5:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Family Relationships, siblings, parents

The Graying Workforce

Older Americans are taking jobs in increasing numbers -- and liking them, a new study finds. Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 30 2010 6:23 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, employment, workplace benefits

A War on Dementia

South Korea struggles with rising numbers of citizens with Alzheimer's disease. Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 26 2010 7:11 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, Alzheimer's

Ask an Elder Law Attorney: Medicaid and the Primary Residence

What happens to the house when my mother needs to qualify for Medicaid? Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 24 2010 7:41 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: nursing homes, Finances & Legalities, Medicaid

Conflict and Heartache in the I.C.U.

PBS tonight offers a clear-eyed look at dying patients and the end-of-life issues caregivers face. Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 23 2010 5:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: End-of-Life Care, Arts & Culture, hospitals

The Nurse in the Living Room

Thousands of elderly patients are relying on computerized health trackers to help keep them safe at home. Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 22 2010 1:41 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, home devices

The Empty Chair in the Dining Room

Residents of assisted living and nursing homes must adapt to death's sudden appearances. Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 22 2010 5:50 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: assisted living, grief, Arts & Culture

Uncle Sam Wants You (Yes, You)

The Department of Health and Human Services is looking for caregivers, among others, to join a panel devising a strategy for implementing the Class Act, the first public plan for long-term care insurance. Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 19 2010 5:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: long-term care, Finances & Legalities, class act

In the Examination Room, an Effort to Prevent Financial Abuse

A consortium of medical and financial organizations hopes that physicians will learn to identify elderly patients at risk for financial abuse. Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 17 2010 12:41 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: elder abuse, Finances & Legalities, finances

Unexpected Findings on Elderly Drivers

Surprising research turns up at forum sponsored by the National Transportation Safety Board. Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 17 2010 4:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: driving, News & Research

A Poet Well Versed in Grief

The poet Thomas Lynch, also a mortician, knows more about death than most of us. Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 16 2010 9:49 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: grief, dying, Arts & Culture, poetry