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Driving While Demented

New guidelines on driving and dementia are less definitive than many caregivers might have hoped for. Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 13 2010 9:50 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: driving, News & Research
The Aging Drinker

Older bodies do not metabolize alcohol as readily as they once did, making it important for caregivers to reassess the drinking habits of older family members. Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 12 2010 6:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, alcohol
Poets of Dementia

Writers remember the people in their lives with Alzheimer's, and the result is a potent, poignant book. Read More...

Published Fri, Apr 09 2010 6:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Arts & Culture, poetry
When Wishing Makes It So

Some organizations grant wishes to seniors in need. Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 08 2010 6:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, charity
Finding Activities for Parents With Memory Loss

How to find appropriate activities for a memory-impaired parent. Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 05 2010 10:25 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Family Relationships, activities, memory
Coming Soon: More on the Class Act

Devil(s) in the details of that new long-term care insurance program. Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 01 2010 9:39 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research
A Reprieve for Caregivers and the Elderly Alike

Adult day programs are helpful to both caregivers and older Americans, but funding is threatened by government budget cuts. Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 31 2010 5:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, daycare
A New Long-Term Care Insurance Program

The measure signed into law by President Obama on Tuesday contains a little-remarked insurance program designed to help Americans pay for long-term care. Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 24 2010 8:17 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: long-term care, News & Research
More on Intergenerational Differences

Additional thoughts on the baby boomers and how they will cope with aging. Read More...

Published Tue, Mar 23 2010 11:01 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Arts & Culture, baby boomers
Finding a Good Nursing Home

In this week's Patient Money, Walecia Konrad offers practical advice for the difficult task of finding the right nursing home. Read More...

Published Fri, Mar 19 2010 11:16 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: nursing homes, Housing
Housing for an Aging Parent

A primer on choosing an assisted living facility. Read More...

Published Fri, Mar 12 2010 10:03 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: The New Old Age, assisted living
New Federal Subsidies for Drug Purchases

More low-income Medicare recipients now qualify for federal assistance for prescription drug purchases. Read More...

Published Fri, Mar 12 2010 6:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medicare, drugs, Finances & Legalities
Safe in Bed?

Government agencies have long warned of the hazards of bed rails, but they are still in use in many nursing homes. Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 10 2010 9:29 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: nursing homes, News & Research, bed rails
Voluntary End-of-Life Measures Banned at Catholic Hospitals

A new directive may thwart advance directives regarding end-of-life care at Catholic-run hospitals and nursing homes. Read More...

Published Mon, Mar 08 2010 9:18 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, assisted suicide, Catholic
Will Boomers Be Any Different?

Will baby boomers approach old age as their parents have? Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 04 2010 6:37 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Arts & Culture, baby boomers

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Driving While Demented

The Aging Drinker

Poets of Dementia

When Wishing Makes It So

Finding Activities for Parents With Memory Loss

Coming Soon: More on the Class Act

A Reprieve for Caregivers and the Elderly Alike

A New Long-Term Care Insurance Program

More on Intergenerational Differences

Finding a Good Nursing Home

Housing for an Aging Parent

New Federal Subsidies for Drug Purchases

Safe in Bed?

Voluntary End-of-Life Measures Banned at Catholic Hospitals

Will Boomers Be Any Different?