A 16-year-old helps older clients with technology.
Washington, DC, May 31, 2013
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Washington, DC, September 16-17, 2013
External Blogs
After the Denial Letter Arrives
What families can do if the V.A. rejects a veteran's claim for caregiving benefits.
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The ‘Long and Unacceptable’ Wait for a Veterans’ Benefit
Why are elderly veterans and their spouses still waiting months, sometimes more than a year, to qualify for caregiving benefits from the V.A.?
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Vermont Passes ‘Aid in Dying’ Measure
Vermont is the first state to permit physician-assisted suicide by legislation, rather than referendum or court order.
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Studies Find Mixed Results for Dementia Units
Some specialized units for dementia care do manage to improve on traditional nursing home care, recent studies suggest.
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A Mother’s Day Gift
Honor thy mother and father. Take their stuff.
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Low-Risk Skin Cancers Often Treated Too Aggressively in Elderly, Study Finds
For the elderly, not only can even supposedly minor procedures have complications, but the cancers grow so slowly that they’re unlikely to cause problems in the patients’ remaining years.
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Helping Seniors Learn New Technology
Computers and the Internet can open up new worlds for the elderly.
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Does Depression Contribute to Dementia?
A new study adds to evidence of a link between late-life depression and dementia.
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The Long Wait for Wage Protections
Sixteen months ago, President Obama promised to end the exclusion of home health aides from the Fair Labor Standards Act, which guarantees minimum wage and overtime to workers. The aides are still waiting.
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A Rising Tide of Substance Abuse
Substance abuse and mental illness are on the rise among the elderly.
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Diabetes Advice for the Elderly: Relax
Diabetes care is a complicated, compromised business in elderly patients.
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What Millennials Need to Ask Their Parents
As anyone who has cared for a sick parent knows, there is a huge amount of medical, logistical and financial information to figure out. The task can be especially overwhelming for young adults.
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A Lost Language
My father is still in there, somewhere, but our relationship will never be the same.
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Therapy Can Still Help
Mental health experts say older adults are seeking psychological help, even at advanced ages.
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The Retirement Home, Alive With Intrigue
A new novel examines the complicated lives of seniors living in a universe all their own.
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Hospital Dangers for Patients With Parkinson’s
Scheduling and medication errors plague patients with Parkinson's in the hospital, experts say.
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It’s Never Just One Thing
A new interactive by The Times shows how often chronic conditions overlap in residents of assisted living facilities.
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In Montana, New Controversy Over Physician-Assisted Suicide
As the Montana legislature considers a ban on physician-assisted suicide, a family practitioner worries about the consequences.
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When Independence Means You’re on Your Own
What sort of help should you expect if you suffer a medical problem at an independent living facility? Even legal experts aren't sure.
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When Best Friends Can Visit
A few medical institutions have opened their doors to patients’ own dogs and cats, letting them visit along with spouses, children and friends.
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