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A Mother's Decision to Die

A new book tells the story of a family coming to terms with assisted suicide. Read More...

Published Mon, Mar 01 2010 10:56 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Arts & Culture, assisted suicide
Ask the Expert: Parental Support and the Law

Are adult children legally required to support their parents? Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 26 2010 11:16 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Finances & Legalities, Ask the Expert, filial responsibility
A Strange Sequel to the Astor Trial

The Astor saga takes another bizarre turn. Read More...

Published Tue, Feb 23 2010 10:53 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Astor trial, Brooke Astor, News & Research
Taking a Chance on a M.R.I.

Contrary to medical guidelines, many seniors with implanted pacemakers and defibrillators may be getting M.R.I. scans. Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 17 2010 2:43 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, MRI scans, pacemakers
A New Way to Comment

The New Old Age implements a new commenting system. Read More...

Published Tue, Feb 16 2010 9:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: The New Old Age, The Times
Mammograms and Severe Dementia

A new study finds that surprising numbers of elderly women with severe dementia are receiving routine mammograms. Read More...

Published Mon, Feb 15 2010 6:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: mammograms, News & Research
O Brother, Where Art Thou?

A new book wades into an emotional thicket: conflict between siblings over the care of elderly parents. Read More...

Published Thu, Feb 11 2010 6:00 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Family Relationships, siblings
Words for Seniors Facing Loss

As the ranks of friends dwindle, many seniors grieve in private. Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 10 2010 10:02 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, grief, psychology
Ask an Elder Law Attorney

Can a parent spend down for Medicaid eligibility and still keep her home? Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 05 2010 10:34 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Finances & Legalities, elder law
In Obama's Budget, Help for Caregivers

The president's proposed budget sets aside more than $100 million for services provided to caregivers. Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 03 2010 5:30 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research
An Underused Therapy for the Heart: The Gym

New research shows that a program of cardiovascular rehabilitation is remarkably effective following heart surgery or a heart attack. Read More...

Published Tue, Feb 02 2010 12:50 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: News & Research, cardiovascular
Help for Hoarding

Resources, thought limited, are available for helping seniors who hoard. Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 28 2010 12:30 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, hoarding, psychology
Schooling the Aging Brain

A new study adds to evidence that the aging brain needs novelty and stimulation. Read More...

Published Tue, Jan 26 2010 9:37 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: dementia, News & Research, volunteering
How Can the Doctor Aid the Caregiver?

Dr. Pauline Chen explores the role of doctors, patients and caregivers in her weekly Doctor and Patient column. Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 21 2010 1:19 PM by The New Old Age

Filed under: caregiving, Uncategorized
When It's Not Just Clutter Anymore

A needless, incapacitating accumulation of stuff plagues some seniors and exasperates their adult children. Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 20 2010 8:27 AM by The New Old Age

Filed under: Medical Issues, hoarding, in home

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A Mother's Decision to Die

Ask the Expert: Parental Support and the Law

A Strange Sequel to the Astor Trial

Taking a Chance on a M.R.I.

A New Way to Comment

Mammograms and Severe Dementia

O Brother, Where Art Thou?

Words for Seniors Facing Loss

Ask an Elder Law Attorney

In Obama's Budget, Help for Caregivers

An Underused Therapy for the Heart: The Gym

Help for Hoarding

Schooling the Aging Brain

How Can the Doctor Aid the Caregiver?

When It's Not Just Clutter Anymore