The New Old Age
Caring and Coping
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Housing for an Aging Parent
Mar 12, 2010 10:03am
A primer on choosing an assisted living facility....
New Federal Subsidies for Drug Purchases
Mar 12, 2010 6:00am
More low-income Medicare recipients now qualify for federal assistance for prescription drug purchases....
Safe in Bed?
Mar 10, 2010 9:29am
Government agencies have long warned of the hazards of bed rails, but they are still used in many nursing homes....
Voluntary End-of-Life Measures Banned at Catholic Hospitals
Mar 8, 2010 9:18am
A new directive may thwart advance directives regarding end-of-life care at Catholic-run hospitals and nursing homes....
Will Boomers Be Any Different?
Mar 4, 2010 5:46am
Will baby boomers approach old age as their parents have?...
A Mother's Decision to Die
Mar 1, 2010 10:56am
A new book tells the story of a family coming to terms with assisted suicide....
Ask the Expert: Parental Support and the Law
Feb 26, 2010 11:16am
Are adult children legally required to support their parents?...
A Strange Sequel to the Astor Trial
Feb 23, 2010 10:53am
The Astor story takes another bizarre turn....
Taking a Chance on an M.R.I.
Feb 17, 2010 2:43pm
Contrary to medical guidelines, many older people with implanted pacemakers and defibrillators may be getting M.R.I. scans....
Mammograms and Severe Dementia
Feb 15, 2010 6:00am
A new study finds that surprising numbers of older women with severe dementia are receiving routine mammograms....
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Feb 11, 2010 6:00am
A new book wades into an emotional thicket: conflict between siblings over the care of elderly parents....
Words for Seniors Facing Loss
Feb 10, 2010 10:02am
As the ranks of friends dwindle, many seniors grieve in private....
Ask an Elder Law Attorney
Feb 5, 2010 10:34am
Can a parent spend down for Medicaid eligibility and still keep her home?...
In Obama's Budget, Help for Caregivers
Feb 3, 2010 5:30am
The president's proposed budget sets aside more than $100 million for services provided to caregivers....
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