In the News
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Alzheimer's Assn. Graduation Club Copes Together (Source: Los Angeles Times)
July 29, 2010
The program allows diagnosed patients to socialize with others who understand. -
Senior Lobby Puts Weight Behind Medicare Fraud Fight (Source: The Hill)
July 29, 2010
AARP backs bipartisan proposals -
Letting Go: When the Diagnosis is Terminal (Source: New Yorker)
July 29, 2010
What should medicine do when it can’t save patient's life? -
Higher Education Level May Help Brain Cope With Dementia (Source: HHS)
July 29, 2010
Physical changes occur in all aging brains, but more schooling seems to delay symptoms, study found. -
Improving Home-Care Services, Creating Jobs (Source: New York Times)
July 28, 2010
Well-designed public investments designed to expand care jobs would also reduce unemployment. -
Specialists Address Growing Geriatrics Workload (Source: Dallas Morning News)
July 28, 2010
With aging of boomers, the need is great -
Adapting Your Home to Care for Elderly Family Member (Source: Huffington Post)
July 28, 2010
Home modifications help aging family members live more safely and comfortably at home. -
This is Your Brain. Aging. (Source: Newsweek)
July 28, 2010
News may be better than we think. -
GCM Can Help in Planning for Eldercare (Source: Chicago Sun-Times)
July 28, 2010
Article recommends NAPGCM site for information. -
This Caring Home (Source: Weill Cornell Medical College)
July 27, 2010
Tips and tools to enhance home safety for persons with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia -
AZ Geriatric Experts to Train Healthcare Workers (Source: Arizona Star)
July 27, 2010
Faculty will work with doctors, nurses, others to focus on senior health issues -
Help for Alzheimer's Caregivers (Source: Los Angeles Times)
July 27, 2010
Government and private agencies offer aid -
"Villages" Let Elderly Grow Old at Home (Source: USA Today)
July 27, 2010
"Neighbor helping neighbor" concept is growing, but not the right answer for all -
GCM Works with Real Estate Group (Source: Bandera Bulletin, TX)
July 27, 2010
Works as part of team focusing on older adult real estate issues -
GCM Helps Make Decision About Senior Living (Source: Washington Post)
July 26, 2010
Transcript of recent "Money Book Club" discussion -
CA Seniors Threatened By Funding Cuts (Source: San Jose Mercury-News)
July 26, 2010
Proposed numbers called "gruesome" -
The Longer You Sit, the Shorter Your Life Span: Study (Source: MSN)
July 26, 2010
Effect was seen even when researchers factored out obesity, exercise -
Alzheimer's Isn't Up to the Tests (Source: New York Times)
July 26, 2010
Are new recommendations a good idea? -
Americans With Disabilities Act is 20 Years Old Today (Source: U.S. Census Bureau)
July 26, 2010
Facts and figures from Census Bureau -
Medicare Drug Benefit Boosts Use of Heart Failure Meds (Source: MSNBC)
July 23, 2010
Filled prescriptions increased after benefit began -
"Get Moving" Can Be Vital Advice for Seniors (Source: HHS)
July 23, 2010
For those who start and stick with physical activity, benefits abound, experts say. -
Making Homes Safer for Dementia Patients (Source: New York Times)
July 23, 2010
Fifteen tips for elder-proofing a home for a parent with dementia. -
Elderly Jews: An Increasing Priority for the American Jewish Community? (Source: Institute for Global Jewish Affairs)
July 23, 2010
Jewish tradition suggests services to the elderly should be a priority -
CA Healthcare Job Training Program (Source: Los Angeles Times)
July 23, 2010
Includes CNA courses -
Drug Trials Test Bold Plan to Slow Alzheimer's (Source: New York Times)
July 22, 2010
Drug study will test leading hypothesis about how to slow or stop this terrifying brain disease. -
Care in a Cottage: Backyard Medical Home (Source: Roanoke Times)
July 22, 2010
MedCottage prototype displayed -
Senate Committee Meets to Discuss CCRCs (Source: Wall Street Journal)
July 22, 2010
Advocates want more oversight -
CA Seniors Among Those Urged to Vaccinate for Whooping Cough (Source: KTLA)
July 22, 2010
Those over 64 on recommended list -
Caregivers Can Crash Without Help (Source: Southern Oregon Mail-Tribune)
July 22, 2010
OSU professor offers advice -
Wrist Fractures May Open Door to Disability in Older Women (Source: HHS)
July 21, 2010
More needs to be done to prevent this common injury, researchers advise. -
Dramatic Rise in the Proportion of Older Americans Admitted for Substance Abuse Treatment (Source: SAMSHA)
July 21, 2010
Alcohol is still the leading cause of treatment -
Caregiving Spouses of Alzheimer's Patients Put Own Health at Risk (Source: Sacramento Bee)
July 21, 2010
Respite helps relieve caregiver burden -
Home Care Cuts Put Elderly, Disabled at Risk (Source: New York Times)
July 21, 2010
Facing severe budget cuts, states make deep cuts in services -
Older African-Americans and Latinos with Cognitive Impairment Live Longer than Whites; Less Likely to be in Nursing Homes (Source: Alzheimer's Association)
July 20, 2010
Great need for culturally-appropriate Alzheimer care resources & home-based services -
Transforming a Nursing Home (Source: Chicago Tribune)
July 20, 2010
Letting residents sleep late is symbol of culture change -
Home-Care Program Gives Mother and Daughter, 110 and 85, Long-Awaited Reunion (Source: Washington Post)
July 20, 2010
Going strong after 85 years -
Elderly May Be Scammed--By Other Seniors (Source: Bloomberg)
July 20, 2010
Seniors may put more confidence in scammers closer to their age -
GCM Can Be Helpful During Nursing Home Move (Source: Evansville Courier & Press, IN)
July 20, 2010
Suggests visiting NAPGCM website -
Antiobiotic Treatment May Be "Double-Edged Sword" for Dementia Patients (Source: Hebrew Senior Life Center)
July 19, 2010
Study finds antibiotics can prolong pain, depression -
U.S. Health Care System Needs to Treat "Whole Person" (Source: Kaiser Health News)
July 19, 2010
Call for improved focus on chronic illness -
House Calls for Elderly Could Relieve Squeezed "Sandwich Generation" (Source: NPR)
July 19, 2010
Independence at Home demonstration project will also help caregivers -
Early Detection, Diagnosis & Care Management for People with Dementia May Reduce Healthcare Costs (Source: Alzheimer's Association)
July 19, 2010
Also lowers negative symptoms, patient and family stress -
GCM Helps Elderly Stay in Their Own Home (Source: Palm Springs Desert Sun)
July 19, 2010
Desert Geriatric Services in La Quinta highlighted -
Study Calls for Change to Hospice Reimbursement in Nursing Homes (Source: Brown University)
July 16, 2010
Average length of hospice stays has doubled in past decade. -
Excess Weight in Older Women Linked to Diminished Memory (Source: HHS)
July 16, 2010
Impact of extra pounds worse for those who carry fat around their hips, researchers find. -
FDA Panel Vote on Avandia Reveals Mixed Opinions (Source: Washington Post)
July 16, 2010
Experts differ on diabetes drug's safety -
Turn 70. Act Your Grandchild's Age. (Source: New York Times)
July 16, 2010
Editorial: more attention needed for the average senior -
Alzheimer's Patients Express Selves Through Art (Source: CNN)
July 15, 2010
Programs provide outlet for patients, caregivers -
GCMs Give Advice About Seniors and Firearms (Source: New York Times)
July 15, 2010
Caregivers struggle with decisions about when to remove weapons from the homes of loved ones. -
Mother, Daughter, Caregiver Find Answers in One Another (Source: Boston Globe)
July 15, 2010
Living together a good fit for all -
Home Care Providers Try Self-Policing (Source: Daily Breeze, CA)
July 15, 2010
CA agencies form certification boards -
How House Calls May Help the Elderly (Source: Washington Post)
July 14, 2010
Medicare demonstration project tests home visit concept -
U.S. Leads World in Centenarians (Source: Daytona Beach News Journal)
July 14, 2010
114,000 Americans are 100 or over; four of five are women. -
Generic Drugs Could Save Millions for Medicaid Programs (Source: Boston Globe)
July 14, 2010
Some states require patient consent -
Rules Seek to Expand Diagnosis of Alzheimer's (Source: New York Times)
July 14, 2010
New guidelines might result in two- to threefold increase in the number of people with the disease. -
Carmichael a Haven for CA Seniors (Source: Sacramento Bee)
July 14, 2010
Is home to nine nursing homes -
Most Americans Get Too Much Salt (Source: HHS)
July 13, 2010
Much of it comes from processed foods that don't taste salty, CDC experts say. -
Medicare Fraud Effort Leaves Elderly Surprise Hospital Bills (Source: Business Week)
July 13, 2010
Seniors face unexpected bills dealing with "observation" classification -
Home Health Nurses Keep Track of Elderly in the Heat (Source: Philadelphia Inquirer)
July 13, 2010
May be lifeline for those at greatest risk for heat-related illness -
Hip Fracture Rates Declining (Source: Vancouver Sun)
July 13, 2010
Scientists unclear on reason for fewer cases -
CA County Involved in Home Care Referrals (Source: Marin Independent Journal)
July 13, 2010
In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority of Marin has been busy enrolling independent health care providers. -
Heat Wave Highlights Lack Of Temperature Regulations In Nursing Homes (Source: Hartford Courant)
July 12, 2010
Regulations vary from state to state -
Safety vs. Independence, a Dilemma in Caring for the Elderly (Source: Philadelphia Inquirer)
July 12, 2010
The goal is to preserve autonomy but still keep person from harm -
More Seniors Receive Part D Rebates (Source: The Hill)
July 12, 2010
Checks were sent out last week -
Caustic Government Report Deals Blow to Diabetes Drug (Source: New York Times)
July 12, 2010
Criticizes clinical test of Avandia -
GCM Can Assist Long-Distance Caregivers (Source: Mayo Clinic)
July 12, 2010
New consumer publication for families -
CDC and AMA Partner to Offer Boomer Preventive Services Tool (Source: CDC)
July 9, 2010
Goal is to broaden use of potentially lifesaving tools for those 50-64 -
Anxiety Disorders Exacerbate Heart Disease (Source: JAMA)
July 9, 2010
May be considered a risk factor -
HHS Launching Health Insurance Website for Consumers (Source: Kaiser Health News)
July 9, 2010
Portal will give consumers a list of all private and government health care plans for individuals and small businesses in their areas. -
The Coming Medicaid Expansion (Source: Washington Post)
July 9, 2010
Some states will see up to 40% increase -
Men as Caregivers (Source: Huffington Post)
July 9, 2010
More and more men will care for loved ones. -
Older Folks Watch More TV, Get Less Out of It (Source: HHS)
July 8, 2010
Those over 65 devote three times more of their waking hours to TV than younger people, study finds. -
Fraud Bureaus Report Sharp Rise in Fake Health Plans (Source: Insurance Journal)
July 8, 2010
States issue consumer alerts -
FDA Approves New Device to Treat Macular Degeneration (Source: NPR)
July 8, 2010
Small, implantable telescope improves vision in seniors -
Study Finds Doctors' Orders Help Patients Get Preferred End-Of-Life Treatment (Source: Kaiser Health News)
July 8, 2010
Nursing home patients benefit from POLST -
Why It's Wise to Use a Health Advocate (Source: AHRQ)
July 8, 2010
Having another set of eyes and ears in the exam room helps patients get better care. -
More Seniors are Victims of Financial Abuse (Source: Baltimore Sun)
July 7, 2010
Most of the time, perpetrators are relatives -
When Employees Are Caregivers (Source: New Hampshire Business Review)
July 7, 2010
Roundtable discussion between caregivers, employers, AARP -
Senior Independent Living Operators Offering Incentives (Source: Dallas News)
July 7, 2010
Overcoming trend of seniors' choosing to wait out the recession and its effects before selling their homes. -
Losing Independence (Source: New York Times)
July 7, 2010
Aging challenges a cultural value held dear by many Americans: independence. -
When It's Time for In-Home Care (Source: Wall Street Journal)
July 7, 2010
Five questions families should consider -
Brain Stimulation Seems to Boost Language Skills in Alzheimer's Patients (Source: HHS)
July 6, 2010
But the research is early and needs to be replicated, experts say. -
Genetic Key to a Long Life? (Source: Wall Street Journal)
July 6, 2010
DNA analysis yields signature of longevity. -
No Place Like Home (Source: New York Times)
July 6, 2010
With a change in Medicare reimbursement rates, doctors are making more house calls. -
Paying for Longer Life (Source: Orange County Register)
July 6, 2010
Provocative exploration of future trends -
GCM Forms New Senior Support Company (Source: Warwick Beacon, RI)
July 6, 2010
JennaLine helps with "life's little chores" -
Double Whammy: Aging China Has Fewer Children to Care for It (Source: Vancouver Sun)
July 2, 2010
Demographic changes alter face of eldercare -
Three Strategies for Tackling Alzheimer's (Source: CNBC)
July 2, 2010
Alzheimer's Association Chief Medical and Scientific Officer describes plan -
Keep Elder Loved Ones Safe During Travel (Source: KABC, Los Angeles)
July 2, 2010
Video tips for seniors and caregivers -
New Medigap Options (Source: Wall Street Journal)
July 2, 2010
Clearing up the confusion -
Author Says Hiring a GCM "An Expense That Pays for Itself" (Source: Fort Myers News-Press, FL)
July 2, 2010
Gail Sheehy recounts experiences at husband's end of life -
More Americans Spend Final Days in Hospital (Source: AP)
July 1, 2010
Many begin hospice care too late -
The Elderly, Through the Eyes of a Geriatrician (Source: New York Times)
July 1, 2010
Dr. Jeffrey Levine photographs his senior patients -
Aging in the LGBT Community (Source: SDGLN, San Diego)
July 1, 2010
Growing older in a hostile environment -
Big Makeovers at Retirement Communities (Source: US News & World Reports)
July 1, 2010
A look at new trends -
Families of Seniors with Dementia Face State Budget Cut (Source: KVAL, Eugene, OR)
July 1, 2010
Assisted living cuts included in reduced DHS services. -
The Search for Qualified Home Caregivers (Source: KGO, San Francisco)
June 30, 2010
Most recommend going through an agency -
Jan's Story: Love and Early-Onset Alzheimer's (Source: CBS)
June 30, 2010
The roadmap of marriage is redrawn by dementia -
Preparing More Care of Elderly (Source: New York Times)
June 30, 2010
Doctors and nurses are struggling to deal with an explosive growth in high-risk older patients. -
When Bankers Tackle Elder Care (Source: Wall Street Journal)
June 30, 2010
Private banks and trust companies are increasingly helping older clients -
Pilot Program Helps Spousal Caregivers in Some IL Counties (Source: Peoria Journal Star)
June 29, 2010
Attorney says it is discriminatory to exclude spouses from Medicare payment -
Six Questions to Protect Elderly Patients (Source: New York Times)
June 29, 2010
Questions family members can ask to lower a patient's risk for delirium during a hospital stay. -
Medicaid's Ticking Bomb--Long Term Care--Could Wipe Out State Budgets (Source: Kaiser Health News)
June 29, 2010
Nursing home and chronic care costs continue to grow -
Still Waiting: Millions of Americans Who Qualify for Disability Must Wait Two Years for Medicare (Source: Portland Oregonian)
June 29, 2010
Only exceptions are end-state renal failure and ALS. -
Idahoans Struggle to Find Right Balance of Care for Their Aging Relatives (Source: Idaho Statesman)
June 29, 2010
State's caregivers have many concerns -
The Caregiving Boomerang (Source: Newsweek)
June 28, 2010
Nearly 50 million Americans are taking care of an adult who used to be independent. -
Hospital to Home Care: Taking Care of the Elderly (Source: ABC)
June 28, 2010
Video segment looks at transition -
Need for Senior Caregivers Grows (Source: Fox Houston)
June 28, 2010
Video: caregiver can enhance independence -
Rhode Island's Paid Family Caregiver Program (Source: Providence Journal)
June 28, 2010
State agencies put safeguards into place -
Intimate Relations in Nursing Homes (Source: Lawyers Weekly)
June 28, 2010
Facilities must find balance between protection and independence -
Promise Seen for Detection of Alzheimer's (Source: New York Times)
June 25, 2010
New scans show plaque buildup in brains of people with disease -
New Analysis of Medicare Advantage Enrollment Patterns Finds a Few Firms Cover the Majority of Enrollees in Each State (Source: Kaiser Family Foundation)
June 25, 2010
A record 11.1 million people are now enrolled in private Medicare Advantage plans -
Most Heart Patients Skimp on Exercise After Rehab (Source: HHS)
June 25, 2010
A year later, only 37 percent were doing cardio exercises 3 times a week, study finds. -
More Workers Alleging Bias Against Caregivers (Source: NPR)
June 25, 2010
Number of suits has quadrupled in last decade; growing number of eldercare cases -
Look for Signs of Fraud Against the Elderly (Source: Washington Post)
June 24, 2010
One of five Americans over the age of 65 victimized by a financial swindle. -
Aftercare Tips for Patients Checking Out of the Hospital (Source: New York Times)
June 24, 2010
Discharge from the hospital is a critical point in a patient’s recovery, particularly for older people with chronic conditions. -
Doctors Limit New Medicare Patients (Source: USA Today)
June 24, 2010
Program paid doctors on average 78% of what private insurers paid. -
Scammers Target 'Doughnut Hole' Rebates (Source: Chicago Sun-Times)
June 24, 2010
Authorities warning seniors not to give away personal information -
Videoconferencing With Family Members Enriches The Lives Of Nursing Home Residents (Source: Medical News Today)
June 24, 2010
Residents report Skype is enjoyable, comforting -
When a Dying Patient Has a Pacemaker (Source: New York Times)
June 23, 2010
Author recounts father's experience -
Medicare Advantage: You Get What You Pay For (Source: Kaiser Family Foundation)
June 23, 2010
It is likely that beneficiaries will pay more to get less from Advantage plans next year. -
After Death of a Spouse, Grief Makes Its Own Rules (Source: Sacramento Bee)
June 23, 2010
Bereavement groups help survivors move on -
Non-Profit Builds "Virtual Village" to Help Seniors Stay Home (Source: Seattle Times)
June 23, 2010
NEST's mission: aging in place -
Age, Race May Affect Type 2 Diabetes Screening Results (Source: HHS)
June 22, 2010
The recommended A1c blood test cutoff didn't accurately diagnose elderly Asians, study found. -
It's Not a Stuffed Animal, It's a $6,000 Medical Device (Source: Wall Street Journal)
June 22, 2010
Paro the Robo-Seal aims to comfort elderly, but is it ethical? -
The Safety Dance (Source: New York Times)
June 22, 2010
Article looks at conflict between safety, independence in eldercare -
Engaging Your Dementia Patient (Source: Johns Hopkins)
June 22, 2010
Ask people with Alzheimer's to teach, offer advice -
GCM Services Recommended to Navigate Eldercare Labyrinth (Source: Millburn/Short Hills NJ News)
June 22, 2010
Clients seek out GCM when they are "all maxed out" -
GCM Offers Advice on Senior Driving (Source: PR Web)
June 21, 2010
NAPGCM President Fodrini-Johnson discusses sensitive caregiving issue -
Warning Signs of Skin Cancer (Source: WebMD)
June 21, 2010
Slideshow demonstrates what to look for -
Intimacy, Sexuality and Alzheimer's Disease (Source: ADEAR)
June 21, 2010
Factsheets offer information on challenges for patients and caregivers -
Seniors Confront a Maze of Medicare Changes (Source: Seattle Times)
June 21, 2010
Overhauling Medicare is key part of remaking the national health-care system. -
Hallucinations in Hospital Pose Risk to Elderly (Source: New York Times)
June 21, 2010
"Hospital delirium" especially affects those over 70 -
Daughters Caring for a Parent Recovering from Stroke More Prone to Depression than Sons (Source: Canadian Stroke Congress)
June 18, 2010
Those in "Sandwich Generation" may be overwhelmed. -
Brain Injuries Tied to Trouble Sleeping (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
June 18, 2010
Study suggests melatonin production disrupted -
Mood and Anxiety Disorders Affect Many Older Adults (Source: AMA)
June 18, 2010
Often hidden but treatable conditions common in seniors -
Falling in Old Age Linked to Low Blood Flow in Brain (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
June 18, 2010
Protecting the brain also has protective effect against fall injury -
CDC Launches New Site for Cholesterol Awareness (Source: CDC)
June 18, 2010
Includes resources and research information -
Why Patients Aren't Getting the Shingles Vaccine (Source: New York Times)
June 17, 2010
Concerns are about cost, not safety. -
Promising Therapies for Macular Edema (Source: Johns Hopkins)
June 17, 2010
Laser therapy is more effective than corticosteroids, with fewer side effects -
One Quarter of Stroke Patients Arrive at Hospital Within "The Golden Hour" (Source: American Heart Association)
June 17, 2010
Fewer are treated with beneficial clot-busting drugs -
Growth Hormone Not Safe or Effective in Slowing Aging (Source: Harvard Men's Health Watch)
June 17, 2010
Use is growing, but side effects are many -
Improvement in Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors Linked to Lower Rate of CHD Death (Source: JAMA)
June 17, 2010
Prevention measures credited -
New Potential Cause of Alzheimer's Disease Detected (Source: HHS)
June 16, 2010
Mutant gene tied to brain cell survival is promising research target, scientists say -
Investigators Perform Comparison of Stress Incontinence Treatments (Source: Southwestern Medical Center)
June 16, 2010
Two main treatments yield similar results -
Gout: Old Disease Still Causing Pain (Source: Harvard Medical School)
June 16, 2010
Finding the right treatment can be tricky -
Estimates for Specific Forms of Arthritis (Source: CDC)
June 16, 2010
More adults are developing arthritis: physical activity and learning to self-manage arthritis can help reduce joint pain. -
Study Examines Connection Between Hearing Loss and Viagra (Source: University of Alabama Birmingham)
June 16, 2010
Study found men on medication were twice as likely to develop problem. -
A New Social Security 'Notch'? Bad News for People Born in 1947 (Source: Boston College)
June 15, 2010
Another quirk in payment formula -
Older Couples Receive Better Care When Treated Together (Source: New York Times)
June 15, 2010
"Better Together" examines the issues -
Organ Donation Should Be Part of End-of-Life Discussions (Source: AMA)
June 15, 2010
AMA offers suggestions on covering issue with patients -
Active Video Games Help Seniors Lose Weight (Source: American College of Sports Medicine)
June 15, 2010
Not as good as real-life exercise, but a big improvement over sedentary lifestyle -
Alzheimer's Protein May Be a Natural Immune Protein (Source: Dana Foundation)
June 15, 2010
Amyloid beta, a suspected contributor to Alzheimer's disease, may have evolved to fight brain infection. -
Boomers: the Next 20 Years (Source: Institute for the Future)
June 14, 2010
What goods and services will boomers need? -
Brushing Teeth May Keep Away Heart Disease (Source: WebMD)
June 14, 2010
Study: those who brush less at greater risk -
Science Closing in on Mystery of Age-Related Memory Loss (Source: University of Alabama Birmingham)
June 14, 2010
Might lead to development of effective new drugs -
The Impact of the Recession on Older Americans (Source: Population Reference Bureau)
June 14, 2010
Facing unemployment, loss of consumer wealth, but feeling some optimism -
Why is Late-Life Depression Harder to Treat? (Source: Baycrest)
June 14, 2010
New study offers important clue in the search for more effective therapies -
Financial Planner Recommends GCM Services (Source: Seacoast Online, NH)
June 11, 2010
Eldercare can be daunting, especially from a distance -
Paying for the 'Institutionalized Spouse' (Source: New York Times)
June 11, 2010
Older couples face tough financial choices when one spouse works but the other needs institutional care. -
Depession Can Make Pain Worse (Source: HHS)
June 11, 2010
Brain imaging shows healthy people who feel sad find pain more unpleasant, researchers say. -
Emotions and Memory Loss (Source: University of Iowa)
June 11, 2010
New study shows that feelings linger on, even after memory has faded -
Elderly Drivers' Ability to Detect Hazards Doesn't Degrade Significantly with Age (Source: Ben-Gurion University of the Negev)
June 11, 2010
Study suggests senior drivers have superior skills in certain areas -
Caregivers are Bracing for Baby Boom Tsunami (Source: Arizona Republic)
June 10, 2010
New businesses address the challenges -
When Boomers Get Dementia (Source: New York Times)
June 10, 2010
Experts discuss care issues for upcoming increase in cases -
Medicare Starts Closing Part D "Doughnut Hole" (Source: AMA)
June 10, 2010
Agency finalizes guidelines for the drug industry to start offering brand-name discounts to Part D beneficiaries. -
Doctors Who Specialize in Caring for Older Adults Remain Rare (Source: Sacramento Bee)
June 10, 2010
Geriatricians in short supply -
GCM Recommends Services of Professional Inventory Company (Source: El Paso, Inc.)
June 10, 2010
Baby boomers also could use service to keep track of assets -
How to Avoid the Round-Trip Visit to the Hospital (Source: AHRQ)
June 9, 2010
Thorough aftercare instructions reduce readmissions -
A Year After Its Emergence, H1N1 Swine Flu Lingers (Source: HHS)
June 9, 2010
It's likely that the virus, so rampant last spring, will adopt a regular fall/winter pattern, experts say. -
Shorter Hospital Stays May Hinder Heart Failure Patients (Source: US News & World Reports)
June 9, 2010
Quicker discharge tied to more readmissions, at-home deaths, study finds -
Looking for Earliest Changes in the Brain That May Lead to Alzheimer's Disease (Source: NIH)
June 9, 2010
Volunteers sought for study -
NAPGCM President Advises Author on Eldercare (Source: Women's Day)
June 9, 2010
"Designated Daughter" author talks to Linda Fodrini-Johnson -
Scammers Try to Take Advantage of Health Law (Source: WFRV, WI)
June 8, 2010
Better Business Bureau warns consumers about what to look for -
Former Coach Shares Playbook for Alzheimer's Caregivers (Source: WIBW, Topeka)
June 8, 2010
Legendary coach Frank Broyles spent five years caring for his wife. -
Examining Late-Life Divorce (Source: New York Times)
June 8, 2010
What is the effect when seniors split? -
Same-Sex Partners of Federal Workers Can Start Applying for Benefits Next Month (Source: Washington Post)
June 8, 2010
Includes long-term care insurance program -
GCM Can Help Talk with Aging Parents About Finances (Source: Boston Globe)
June 8, 2010
Tips to start the discussion -
Senior Citizens Cruising for Memories (Source: Visalia Times-Delta, CA)
June 7, 2010
Author finds her opinion of nursing homes is outdated -
Alzheimer's Stalks a Colombian Family (Source: New York Times)
June 7, 2010
Hereditary early-onset form studied -
Pairing Neighbors with the Elderly (Source: CNN)
June 7, 2010
New York initiative for volunteers to help local seniors -
GCM Advises CA Congregation on Dementia Care (Source: San Jose Mercury News)
June 7, 2010
Los Gatos faith community offering support group -
Heart Devices Can Be Turned Off Near End of Life (Source: AMA)
June 4, 2010
Heart Rhythm Society offers new guidelines -
Irregular Medication Use Puts Seniors at Risk for Falling (Source: Gerontological Society of America)
June 4, 2010
May lead to 50% increased rate of fall injury -
Eyeglass Change Might Keep Elderly From Falling (Source: HHS)
June 4, 2010
Wearing single-lens glasses while outside reduced falls among active elders, study says. -
Another Way to Keep Track of the Elderly (Source: New York Times)
June 4, 2010
Personal monitoring devices now connect with cell technology -
Boomers Need to Think About Long-Term Care (Source: Whittier Daily News, CA)
June 4, 2010
Article is part of "Retirement Survival Guide" -
The Prevention Dilemma (Source: Kaiser Health News)
June 3, 2010
Could political courage turn our "sick care" system into a true health system—starting with ending tobacco use? -
How High Can the Retirement Age Go?(Source: New York Times)
June 3, 2010
Should it be tied to increases in life expectancy? -
Study Assisted-Living Options for Aging Parents (Source: Washington Post)
June 3, 2010
Columnist discusses eldercare search -
Arteries Determine Risk of Heart Disease (Source: Wall Street Journal)
June 3, 2010
Determining "artery age"; turning back the clock -
GCM Begins Blog (Source: Psychology Today)
June 3, 2010
"My Real World, My Aging Parents and Me" -
Spouses Face Hurdles When Caring For Themselves, Ill Loved Ones (Source: Kaiser Health News)
June 2, 2010
Caregivers face risks to their own health; includes video segment -
Certain Popular Antidepressants Linked to Cataracts in Seniors (Source: HHS)
June 2, 2010
More study needed to confirm findings, researcher suggests. -
Canadian Seniors Could Outnumber Children Within Years (Source: CBC)
June 2, 2010
Seniors would surpass number of children 14 between 2015 and 2021 -
Happiness May Come With Age, Study Says (Source: New York Times)
June 2, 2010
Studies find increase in sense of well being as we grow older -
NAPGCM President Offers Advice About the Search for an Assisted Living Facility (US News & World Reports)
June 1, 2010
GCM can help in the selection process -
Medicare "Doughnut Hole" Check Mailing Begins (Source: NPR)
June 1, 2010
Hole will close within decade -
Will You Save Money By Buying the Government's New Long-Term Care Insurance? (Source: CBS MoneyWatch)
June 1, 2010
In theory, should be cheaper than private insurance -
More Steps a Day Lead to Better Health (Source: HHS)
June 1, 2010
Study suggests walking may help prevent metabolic syndrome. -
GCMs Using Skype to Keep Seniors in Touch (Source: New York Times)
May 28, 2010
Technology can help bridge the distance between parents and faraway children. -
"Wheelchair Scammer" Convicted (Source: Fresno Business Journal)
May 28, 2010
This form of Medicare fraud becoming more common -
Spouses of Dementia Sufferers Have a Six-Fold Increased Risk of Dementia Onset (Source: American Geriatrics Society)
May 28, 2010
Husbands appear at higher risk than wives -
Many Supplements Said to Contain Toxins, Make False Health Claims (Source: HHS)
May 28, 2010
Report to Congress comes ahead of expected changes to oversight of supplement industry. -
Better Education Translates into Longer Life Expectancy (Source: Boston Globe)
May 28, 2010
Study finds average five-year difference -
"Reinventing Primary Care" Includes Promoting Geriatrics Training (Source: AMA)
May 27, 2010
Adding essential geriatrics competencies is part of fixing "broken" system -
Old Patients, New Joints (Source: New York Times)
May 27, 2010
Assessing risks and probably outcome beforehand is vital -
Many Seniors in Canada Long-Term Care Suffer from Depression (Source: CBC)
May 27, 2010
New assessment tool, interventions under investigation -
Starting the Long-Term Care Conversation (Source: McKnight's)
May 27, 2010
A proactive approach before an emergency is better for everyone -
Caregiving and Alzheimer's Disease (Source: CBS)
May 26, 2010
Video segment takes a look at needs of family caregivers of dementia patients -
Nurse Aide Role Gets Makeover (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard)
May 26, 2010
"Shabaz" approach to caregiving is part of “green house” concept -
Spouses of Dialysis Patients Often Have Reduced Kidney Function (Source: National Kidney Foundation)
May 26, 2010
Shared home environment and health habits can contribute to renal disease -
Medicare to Test Allowing More Than Palliative Care In Hospice (Source: AMA)
May 26, 2010
New health reform law and "concurrent care" -
Bed Rail Entrapment Not Always Reported (Source: New York Times)
May 26, 2010
Article calls attention to dangers -
London Opens First Exercise Playground for Elderly (Source: Washington Post)
May 25, 2010
Fitness park aimed at those over 60 and with disabilities -
Helping an Older Adult Who is Depressed (Source: Families for Depression Awareness)
May 25, 2010
Depression may be misidentified in those over 65 -
Gay and Grey Expo in Portland Eases Fears of Retirees (Source: Portland Oregonian)
May 25, 2010
Gay couples ask questions about assisted living, benefits -
Vote for Older Americans Week Multi-Media Offerings (Source: AoA)
May 25, 2010
AoA invites viewers to select winners from video, photo and written entries -
Health Reform's Changes in Medicare (Source: Health Affairs)
May 25, 2010
Overview of impact on coverage -
Author Recommends GCM When Caring for Elder Loved Ones (Source: Boston Globe)
May 24, 2010
Gaily Sheehy says GCMs have "visa to this foreign country called our medical system" -
The 10 Most Affordable Cities for Long-Term Care (Source: US News & World Reports)
May 24, 2010
Slideshow analyzes Genworth data -
NCOA: Ask Your Senators to Extend Federal Medicaid Funding (Source: NCOA)
May 24, 2010
Provides quick online form for sending the message -
The Boom in Boomer Skin Cancer (Source: New York Times)
May 24, 2010
Lifetime of tanning leads to increased rate of melanoma -
Medical Attention Following a Fall Critical to Senior Health (Source: UCLA)
May 24, 2010
Fewer than half see doctor -
Study Links Hardened Arteries, Falls in Elderly (Source: Los Angeles Times)
May 21, 2010
Treatment of high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes could prevent some accidents, researchers say. -
Suicide Risk May Be Higher in Senior Facilities (Source: Business Week)
May 21, 2010
But recent life losses may underlie the worrisome numbers, researchers say -
MT Nursing Homes Warn about Medicaid Payments (Source: Billings Gazette)
May 21, 2010
Many say will stop admitting Medicaid residents -
Study: Alzheimer's Memory Problems Originate with Protein Clumps Floating in the Brain, Not Amyloid Plaques (Source: Mount Sinai Medical Center)
May 21, 2010
Mouse study suggests possible new treatments, diagnoses -
Disabled Face Hard Choices as States Slash Medicaid (Source: Wall Street Journal)
May 21, 2010
Spending cuts hit home care -
6 Reasons More Americans are Delaying Retirement (Source: US News & World Reports)
May 20, 2010
Stock market slump, personal fulfillment part of pattern -
IL Senator Job Shadows Homecare Worker (Source: Peoria Journal Star)
May 20, 2010
Sen. Dave Koehler draws attention to critical care service -
Baby Boomers Push for "Hip" Hearing Aids (Source: WKOW-TV, Madison, WI)
May 20, 2010
Care about cutting edge technology and style -
Study Finds High Rates of At-Risk Drinking Among Elderly Adults (Source: UCLA)
May 20, 2010
More than a third of drinkers 60 and over consume dangerous amount -
Prepare Now for a Future That Might Include Caring For Your Elderly Family (Source: Washington Post)
May 19, 2010
By 2020, 12 million older Americans will need long-term care -
More Help for Hoarding (Source: New York Times)
May 19, 2010
The International O.C.D. Foundation offers a new online resource. -
How to Find Affordable Long-Term Care (Source: US News & World Reports)
May 19, 2010
Article advises seniors to shop around, compare types of care -
Advocacy Group Details Treatment Needs For Older Patients (Source: Kaiser Health News)
May 19, 2010
23 skills all health care professionals should have -
Obesity Associated With Depression and Vice Versa (Source: AMA)
May 19, 2010
Researchers examining the connection -
Treating Common Irregular Heartbeat Might Also Ward Off Alzheimer's (Source: HHS)
May 18, 2010
Atrial fibrillation affects 1 in 20 people over age 65, experts note. -
"Life Care Managers" Agency Offers Seniors Assistance (Source: Chicago Tribune)
May 18, 2010
Article highlights in-home care agency -
New Funding Proposed for Adult Day Centers (Source: New York Times)
May 18, 2010
Could help isolated seniors and open new revenue stream for strapped centers -
Healthy Retirees Have Higher Medical Costs (Source: US News & World Reports)
May 18, 2010
Study: longer life means higher long-term cost -
Schwarzenegger Budget Proposal Cuts In-Home Care (Source: Kaiser Health News)
May 18, 2010
Overview of coverage -
Stepped-up Medicare Fraud Enforcement Snags $2.5B (Source: Washington Post)
May 17, 2010
New tools help in the fight -
Heart Defibrillators Complicate End of Life (Source: New York Times)
May 17, 2010
Should be part of end-of-life planning -
May is Stroke Awareness Month (Source: CDC)
May 17, 2010
CDC offers resources for families and professionals -
Building Community Through Home Care (Source: Huffington Post)
May 17, 2010
Video in honor of National Nurses Week -
GCM Services Support Working Caregivers (Source: Workforce Management)
May 17, 2010
Employers urged to recommend care management services -
Urgent Changes Needed to Prepare Doctors to Care for Aging America (Source: Indiana University)
May 14, 2010
Study suggests incentives for medical schools to emphasize geriatrics -
Builders Rethink "Active Adult" Housing Label (Source: New York Times)
May 14, 2010
NJ projects are stalled -
Single Annual High-Dose Vitamin D Associated With Increased Risk of Falls, Fractures Among Older Women (Source: JAMA)
May 14, 2010
Study suggests common practice may actually be harmful -
Women Often Miss Signs of Stroke (Source: HHS)
May 14, 2010
Many don't know the facts and don't recognize the symptoms, U.S. survey reveals. -
5 Ways to Make Living With an Older Adult Easier (Source: Caring.com)
May 14, 2010
Try these simple solutions to ease the crankies and boost everyone's mood. -
With Long-Term Exercise, Being 80 Is Just a Number (Source: HHS)
May 13, 2010
Seniors find that strength, flexibility can remain, and heart risks fall. -
Older People in Assisted Living Facilities Sleep Poorly (Source: American Geriatrics Society)
May 13, 2010
Sleep tied closely with quality of life; society suggests possible interventions -
Elderly Fear Cuts in U.S. Deficit Debate (Source: Reuters)
May 13, 2010
AARP, others vow to protect benefits -
In-Home Palliative Care a Vital Link for Patients Managing Illness (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer)
May 13, 2010
Home visits give healthcare team a better picture of patients’ condition -
MN Community Calls Proposed Assisted Living "A Danger to Children" (Source: New York Times)
May 13, 2010
Outcry follows opposition to facility specializing in dementia care -
Many Medicaid Patients Stuck in Hospitals (Source: Seattle Times)
May 12, 2010
Nursing homes cannot afford to admit them -
Medicare, Medicaid Fraud Costs $65 Billion a Year (Source: Kaiser Health News)
May 12, 2010
Medical fraud expert: "Unless you're very, very aggressive, you're going to lose a lot of money" -
The Side Effects of Antipsychotics in Nursing Homes (Source: San Francisco Chronicle)
May 12, 2010
Radio program looks at use of, dangers of drugs -
Health Claims on Foods May Not Be Well-Grounded (Source: HHS)
May 12, 2010
New report suggests ways for FDA to beef up its oversight. -
Scientists Identify First Genetic Variant Linked to Biological Aging in Humans (Source: University of Leicester)
May 12, 2010
Discovery has important implications for the understanding of cancer and age associated diseases -
For Older Americans Month, Help Seniors Locate Benefits (Source: NCOA)
May 11, 2010
NCOA reminds seniors and caregivers to visit Benefits Check Up -
Most Americans Unaware of Stroke Centers (Source: American Stroke Association)
May 11, 2010
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in U.S. -
Your Brain Online (Source: Dana Foundation)
May 11, 2010
Internet applications promote brain health -
Self-esteem Declines Sharply Among Older Adults While Middle-Aged Are Most Confident (Source: American Psychological Association)
May 11, 2010
Higher income, better health help maintain self-esteem, according to psychologists. -
Group Doctor Visit May Become More Common (Source: Denver Post)
May 10, 2010
Health reform funding changes face of doctor visits -
Health Reform: Key Changes in Medicare Advantage Program (Source: Kaiser Family Foundation)
May 10, 2010
Examining changes under new law -
Do Some People Have a "Caregiver Personality"? (Source: Caring.com)
May 10, 2010
Certain inborn traits may make for a less stressed family caregiver -
Treatment and Hospice Simultaneously (Source: Philadelphia Inquirer)
May 10, 2010
New concurrent care approach may encourage patients to take advantage of hospice while still receiving curative treatments. -
GCM Services Highlighted by CA Agency (Source: Del Mar Times)
May 10, 2010
Del Mar Community Connections’ Darcy Mulholland profiled -
Survey Reveals Tech-Savvy Elders (Source: New York Daily News)
May 7, 2010
Examines Evercare survey of centenarians -
Challenging the Assumption That Older Means More Sedentary Helps Gets Seniors Moving (Source: American Geriatrics Society)
May 7, 2010
Overcoming stereotypes that inhibit activity level -
For Mother's Day, Send Mom a Dozen Roses--and Your Caregiver Sister Two! (Source: Huffington Post)
May 7, 2010
Author Francine Russo shares thoughts on sibling caregivers -
Cuts to CA In-Home Care Will Cost More Than Expected Savings (Source: PHI International)
May 7, 2010
Economist analyzes issues -
GCM Offers Advice for Older Americans Month (Source: WAVY, Hampton Roads, VA)
May 7, 2010
Video segment on caring for aging parents -
The Impact of the Recession on Older Adults (Source: Population Reference Bureau)
May 6, 2010
Data chronicles the effects of the recession on American households and older individuals. -
The Link Between Parkinson's and Gambling (Source: Johns Hopkins)
May 6, 2010
Treatment may impact impulse control -
More Law Enforcement Agencies Focus on Wandering (Source: New York Times)
May 6, 2010
Includes video on location techniques -
Gail Sheehy's New Book Focuses on Strategies to Help Caregivers Cope (Source: MSNBC)
May 6, 2010
Taking care of a sick relative can wreak havoc on your life -
GCM Helps NC Seniors (Source: Hilton Head Monthly)
May 6, 2010
Article discusses many available services -
TV Chef Takes on Senior Food (Source: BBC)
May 5, 2010
Food designed to appeal to the taste buds of the elderly. -
Work-Life Balance: Help is On the Way (Source: Huffington Post)
May 5, 2010
Awareness of caregiver needs is growing -
The Age of Caregivers (Source: Evansville Courier & Press)
May 5, 2010
Role will increase as society grows older -
The Pain of Parental Estrangement (Source: New York Times)
May 5, 2010
When adult children cut off ties -
May is High Blood Pressure Awareness Month (Source: CDC)
May 5, 2010
CDC offers resources for families and professionals -
Will Private Long-Term Care Insurance Supplement the CLASS Act? (Source: Kaiser Health News)
May 4, 2010
Would public/private partnership work? -
Surgery for Treatable Dementia Might Also Help in Alzheimer's (Source: HHS)
May 4, 2010
Patients may benefit from a shunt used for less common brain condition, research suggests. -
The Talents of a Middle Age Brain (Source: New York Times)
May 4, 2010
New book examines brain changes through life -
The Most Frequent Medical Error in Seniors (Indiana University School of Medicine)
May 4, 2010
For patients 65 or older, failure to see a specialist is common -
Up to 13 Million Americans May Have Unsuspected Kidney Damage (Source: American Society of Nephrology)
May 4, 2010
Strong connection with pre-diabetes -
An Old-Age Home All Your Own (Source: New York Times)
May 3, 2010
More businesses, communities focus on "aging in place" -
Kaiser Family Foundation Releases Updated Primer on Medicare (Source: KFF)
May 3, 2010
Reflects key changes included in health care reform -
More Doctors Frustrated with Medicare Payment System (Source: AMA)
May 3, 2010
"Wearying cycle" of cuts and patches is taking toll -
Walking Associated with Lower Stroke Risk in Women (Source: American Heart Association)
May 3, 2010
Faster pace also means lower risk -
With Alzheimer's, Hope for the Best, Plan for the Worst (Source: Mayo Clinic)
May 3, 2010
Family should not waiting until it's too late to have important discussions about dementia -
Schwarzenegger Gives Full Support to Health Reform (Source: AP)
April 30, 2010
Has long supported cause of universal health coverage -
The Pain-Mood Connection (Source: Johns Hopkins)
April 30, 2010
New research emphasizes interrelatedness of depression, pain perception -
Training Seniors in Martial Arts Could Reduce Fall Injuries (Source: Telegraph, UK)
April 30, 2010
Might cut chances of suffering broken bones or fractures. -
Seniors Aren't Choosing Best Health Plans (Source: AP)
April 30, 2010
Millions don't get the best quality. -
Author Offers Advice for Families Considering GCM Services (Source: Tampa Tribune)
April 30, 2010
Recommends looking for NAPGCM certification. -
Will Private Long-Term Care Insurance Supplement the CLASS Act? (Source: Kaiser Family Foundation)
April 29, 2010
Columnist says program will begin to change way we pay for personal assistance for frail elderly and adults with disabilities -
A Booming Future for Nursing Homes (Source: Kitsap Sun, WA)
April 29, 2010
What will baby boomers want? -
Nearly Half of U.S. Adults Have Heart Risk Factors (Source: HHS)
April 29, 2010
High blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes now widespread, CDC survey finds. -
Saying No to the Doctor--Or Getting a New One (Source: Caring.com)
April 29, 2010
If your loved one's healthcare provider isn’t satisfactory -
Study Identifies Those Elderly Most at Risk for Major Depression (Source: University of Rochester)
April 29, 2010
Low-level depressive symptoms put seniors at higher risk. -
Boomer Conference Shows Changing Attitudes (Source: New York Times)
April 28, 2010
"Reinvention" is the keyword -
Buyers Wary of Losing Out with Long-Term-Care Insurance (Source: Seattle Times)
April 28, 2010
Premiums sometimes rise beyond the affordable -
Nursing Home Costs Rise; In-Home Care Less So (Source: US News & World Reports)
April 28, 2010
Report on Genworth Cost of Care survey -
Investment Advisor Suggests Clients Consult with GCM (Source: Investment News)
April 28, 2010
Cutting down on stress and loss of money -
Survey: Californians Unprepared for Costs of Old-Age Care (Source: Sacramento Bee)
April 28, 2010
Concern spans all income levels -
Explaining Health Care Reform: Questions About Medicaid’s Role (Source: Kaiser Family Foundation)
April 27, 2010
Brief explains expanded role of Medicaid. -
Health Bill May Mean Lower Medicare Premiums (Source: Los Angeles Times)
April 27, 2010
But may drive up overall healthcare costs -
Elder Justice Now Campaign Seeks to Prevent Abuse (Source: Elder Justice Now)
April 27, 2010
Offers "An Age for Justice" public awareness film -
GCMs Help Families Plan for Senior Care (Source: Bradenton Herald, FL)
April 27, 2010
A caregiving strategy should include GCM services -
A Graying Population, a Graying Work Force (Source: New York Times)
April 26, 2010
In an aging population, the elderly are increasingly being taken care of by the elderly -
Health Bill May Mean Lower Medicare Premiums (Source: Los Angeles Times)
April 26, 2010
But may drive up overall healthcare costs -
Despite Federal Help, Independent Living is an Obstacle for Many (Source: USA Today)
April 26, 2010
Nursing home residents get aid to move out -
GCM Offers Advice to Family Caregivers (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
April 26, 2010
Finances, driving high on list of families' concerns -
GCMs Consulted About New Program for Early Stage Memory Loss (Source: Warwick Beacon)
April 26, 2010
"Al's Place" provides respite, activities -
Older Baby Boomers Sicker, Using More Care than Earlier Generations (Source: AMA)
April 23, 2010
Many people age 55 to 64 have chronic conditions, but technological improvements have widened their health care options. -
In the Health Bill, a New Focus on Elder Abuse (Source: New York Times)
April 23, 2010
Act provides for 1,700 new investigators, ombudsman support; includes background checks for eldercare workers -
USDA Announces Grants to Expand Nutrition Help for Low-Income Seniors (Source: USDA)
April 23, 2010
Goal is to boost SNAP participation in seniors who qualify for Extra Help program -
MetLife Study of LGBT Boomers (Source: MetLife Mature Market Institute)
April 23, 2010
Shows most look to "families of choice" for support -
Popular Diet Plans Can Unclog Arteries (Source: American Associates Ben-Gurion University of the Negev)
April 23, 2010
Low-fat, low-carb, Mediterranean regimens all help the heart, study finds -
Belief that Intentional Weight Loss is Harmful to Seniors is Unfounded (Source: Wake Forest University)
April 22, 2010
The myth that seniors shouldn't diet may make seniors more likely to be obese -
Dance Therapy Improves Seniors' Gait, Balance (Source: University of Missouri)
April 22, 2010
Could significantly reduce falls, study shows -
Driving While Demented (Source: New York Times)
April 22, 2010
New guidelines are less definitive than many caregivers had hoped for. -
Study: Family Caregiving Can Be Stress-Filled and Isolating (Source: Penn State University)
April 22, 2010
New study examines effective interventions -
Researchers Identify Secrets to Happiness, Depression Among Oldest of Old (Source: Iowa State University)
April 21, 2010
Past satisfaction with life is greatest predictor -
For Some, Cycling Eases Parkinson's Symptoms (Source: Michael J. Fox Foundation)
April 21, 2010
Bicycling may use a different part of the brain than walking -
Despite Common Belief, Boomers Don't Benefit at Expense of Younger People (Source: University of California Berkeley)
April 21, 2010
Younger Americans are getting a better deal when public education costs factored in -
Scammers Prey on Seniors to Exploit Health Reform (Source: Miami Herald)
April 21, 2010
Warned about salesmen hawking "ObamaCare" policies -
Suit Charges Elderly Gay Partners Were Forced Apart (Source: New York Times)
April 20, 2010
Sonoma County case calls attention to need for new guidelines -
FDA Calls for More Oversight of Home Medical Equipment (Source: Wall Street Journal)
April 20, 2010
Misuse of devices can represent serious health risk for patients -
New Law Starts Baby Boomers Down Health Savings Track (Source: WBUR, Boston)
April 20, 2010
Examining the CLASS Act -
GCM Gives Advice About Senior Housing (Source: Buffalo News, NY)
April 20, 2010
Homes that fit: look down the road at downsizing -
Presidential Memorandum - Hospital Visitation (Source: WhiteHouse.gov)
April 19, 2010
Clarifies new hospital visitation ruling -
When Foreclosure Threatens Elder-Care Homes (Source: New York Times)
April 19, 2010
Residents may find out home is closing on short notice -
Healthcare Law Hits Home in Complex Ways (Source: Los Angeles Times)
April 19, 2010
What does it mean for seniors, the self-employed, small business? -
Gadgets in a Graying Society (Source: Boston Globe)
April 19, 2010
Japan quick to adopt technologies -
The Estrogen Dilemma (Source: New York Times)
April 16, 2010
In-depth look at issues with HRT -
Husband and Wife Cope with Alzheimer's Progression (Source: USA Today)
April 16, 2010
Latest chapter in articles following one family's dementia experience -
Drivers with Dementia Should Be Carefully Evaluated (Source: AOTA)
April 16, 2010
Occupational therapists play key role in explaining dangers -
GCM Suggests Mother's Day, Father's Day Are Opportunities to Assess Senior Health (Source: PR Web)
April 16, 2010
Pat O'Dea Evans of A Silver Connection offers advice -
Healthy Diet Could Cut Alzheimer's Disease Risk (Source: HHS)
April 15, 2010
Eating salads, nuts, tomatoes and poultry lowered the odds, researchers say. -
Drug Abuse and the Elderly (Source: Johns Hopkins)
April 15, 2010
Prescription drug abuse is difficult to detect in older adults -
Middle Boomers: a Separate Demographic Group (Source: MetLife Mature Market Institute)
April 15, 2010
Study examines differences among Baby Boomers -
New Long-Term Care Insurance Will Provide Flexible Cash Benefits (Source: Kaiser Health News)
April 15, 2010
Will give families greater means to care for disabled relatives. -
The Growing Need for Geriatric Care Management is Focus of National Conference (Source: PR Web)
April 15, 2010
NAPGCM Conference begins in Albuquerque -
Almost 40 Percent of Chronically Ill Older Adults Unmarried, Rely on Others (University of Michigan)
April 14, 2010
Family and friends outside of the household are an important resource for older adults with chronic health problems. -
Neurologists Issue Guideline on When People with Alzheimer's Disease Should Stop Driving (Source: AAN)
April 14, 2010
Tools for clinicians, caregivers -
Buyer Beware When Selecting a Home Care Provider (Source: Ann Arbor.com)
April 14, 2010
Owner discovers bogus providers using name of her company -
Doctor Shortage? 28 States May Expand Nurses' Role (Source: AP/Google)
April 14, 2010
Regulations vary widely -
More Americans Will Delay Retirement (Source: RAND Corporation)
April 14, 2010
Trend will help bolster Social Security and Medicare -
More Veterans Living in Medical Foster Homes (Source: Wall Street Journal)
April 13, 2010
19 states now have program -
When Elderly Have to Hang up the Car Keys (Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
April 13, 2010
Driver rehabilitation specialist looks at the issues -
For Elderly, Surgery May Not Be The Answer To An Aching Back (Source: NPR)
April 13, 2010
Studies fail to show advantage for surgery -
Health Bill Provision On Long-Term Care Will Affect Baby Boomers (Source: Kaiser Family Foundation)
April 13, 2010
How will CLASS Act provisions work? -
GCM Gives Advice on Long-Distance Caregiving (Source: Forum of Fargo-Moorhead)
April 12, 2010
Care managers can watch over changing needs of elders -
Scientists Find New, Inexpensive Way to Predict Alzheimer's Disease (Source: Penn State University)
April 12, 2010
Comparing with MRI results shows accuracy of memory test -
Loneliness Adds to Rate of Blood Pressure Increase in Seniors (Source: University of Chicago)
April 12, 2010
Apprehension about social connections may underlie the increase -
Tech Titans Encourage Seniors to Go Online (Source: PC Magazine)
April 12, 2010
Backed by Facebook, Comcast and Microsoft -
The Aging Drinker (Source: New York Times)
April 12, 2010
Caregivers should reassess drinking habits of older family members. -
Finding Activities for Parents with Memory Loss (Source: New York Times)
April 9, 2010
How to find appropriate activities for a memory-impaired parent. -
With Age Comes Wisdom: Study (Source: HHS)
April 9, 2010
Seniors better able to see other points of view and seek compromise to smooth social conflicts. -
For Elderly, Wired World Holds Terror--or Delight (Source: Boston Globe)
April 9, 2010
Technical change has outpaced some older adults -
Elderly Homelessness Projected to Increase (Source: National Alliance to End Homelessness )
April 9, 2010
Homelessness among elderly people will increase 33 percent by 2020; more than double by 2050 -
Study Suggests that Healthy Adults May Need Less Sleep as They Age (Source: American Academy of Sleep Medicine)
April 9, 2010
Confirms earlier studies suggesting sleep time decreases with age -
Fatal Injuries Increase in Older Americans (Source: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health)
April 8, 2010
Significant increases seen in deaths from falls, motorcycle crashes, machinery use and poisoning -
Elderly Drivers' Risk Not Clear-Cut (Source: Chicago Tribune)
April 8, 2010
Debate flares up when accidents occur -
Chronic Disease and the Internet (Source: Pew Internet Project)
April 8, 2010
The internet access gap creates an online health information gap. -
Getting Parents' Money, Medical House in Order (Source: Baltimore Sun)
April 8, 2010
Money issues may be difficult to talk about -
Long-Term-Care Policies: Pouring Money Down a Hole? (Source: Los Angeles Times)
April 8, 2010
Companies change rules and benefits -
Long-Term Care Program Debuts In New Health Law (Source: NPR)
April 7, 2010
Introducing the CLASS Act -
Long Goodbye of the Elderly Can Create Crises for Family Caregivers (Source: Washington Post)
April 7, 2010
More and more serving as family caregivers -
Scam Alert Issued on New Health Care Law (Source: AP)
April 7, 2010
Consumers warned to beware of hustlers selling phony policies -
Resident Councils Advocate for Residents (Source: Kitsap Business Journal, WA)
April 7, 2010
Resident Councils of Washington is only organization of its type in U.S. -
GCM Can Be Part of HR Support (Source: Human Resource Executive Online)
April 7, 2010
A look at workplace support programs for caregiver employees -
Surprising Reasons We're In Pain (Source: WebMD)
April 6, 2010
Slideshow shows some common but often unsuspected culprits -
Aging Motorcyclists Hit the Road, But at Greater Risk of Injury, Death (Source: University of Rochester)
April 6, 2010
Patients in 50s, 60s and even 70s experiencing increasing injuries. -
Helping Allay Seniors' Fears About Health Reform (Source: AP)
April 6, 2010
Reassuring older adults that the new law improves the lot of many Medicare beneficiaries. -
Medical Misinformation Can Spread Quickly Via 'Tweets' (Source: HHS)
April 6, 2010
Twitter users reveal misuse of antibiotics, including sharing leftover drugs, study finds. -
More Than Enough Hours in Every Day (Source: New York Times)
April 6, 2010
Thinking about changing sleep patterns in aging -
Should Cholesterol Drugs Be Used By Those Without High Cholesterol? (Source: HHS)
April 5, 2010
Some experts say statins help healthier people, but others worry about risks. -
Swindlers Exploit Confusion Over Health Care Law (Source: NPR)
April 5, 2010
Many scammers target seniors -
National Health Reform: What's in It for the Direct-Care Workforce? (Source: PHI)
April 5, 2010
Overview of most significant provisions -
Cancer, Alzheimer's Less Likely to Strike in Combination (Source: Washington University in St. Louis Medical School)
April 5, 2010
Small study suggests biological factors that lead to one seem to protect against the other. -
Elevator-Related Injuries and Older Adults (Source: University of Indiana Medical School)
April 5, 2010
Older adults can be at risk -
Aging Boomers May Bring Fiscal Blessings Instead (Source: Business Week)
April 2, 2010
Older workers who can't retire comfortably are likely to be needed in the workplace as the economy grows. -
Women Over 55 Fastest Growing Demographic for Providing Direct Care (Source: Wall Street Journal)
April 2, 2010
Projected to make up 30 percent of the nation's direct-care workforce by 2018 -
How Music Helps to Heal the Injured Brain (Source: Dana Foundation)
April 2, 2010
Rapid advances in neurologic music therapy -
Amyloid Deposits in Cognitively Normal People May Predict Risk for Alzheimer's Disease (Source: ADEAR)
April 2, 2010
Study links higher amounts of the protein with greater risk for developing the disease, loss of brain volume and subtle declines in cognitive abilities. -
How to Outsmart Alzheimer's (Source: Wall Street Journal)
April 1, 2010
Focus shifts to prevention -
More than One-Quarter of Elderly Patients Lack Decision-Making Capacity at Death (Source: University of Michigan)
April 1, 2010
Study shows those with advance directives more likely to get what they wanted -
True or False? Seven Concerns About the New Health Law (Source: Kaiser Health News)
April 1, 2010
Taking a look at rumors; some affect seniors -
Male Alzheimer's Caregivers Attend Support Group (Source: CBS Denver)
April 1, 2010
Wyoming men say you can't do it alone -
What's Next? Blackwater Homecare Visits? (Source: Huffington Post)
April 1, 2010
Homecare Providers Union spokesperson speaks out against CA cuts -
Five Years After Schiavo Case, Few Make End-of-Life Plans (Source: Washington Post)
March 31, 2010
Many Americans find healthcare planning confusing -
Cutting Doctors' Reimbursements Would Be Killer for Senior Health Care (Source: Sun-Sentinel, FL)
March 31, 2010
One out of four Medicare patients looking for a new primary care physician is having trouble finding one. -
Can't Take Care Of Your Elderly Relatives? Buy a Bot (Source: CNET)
March 31, 2010
Video shows Kompai system -
Geriatric Care Management a Viable Career Option for Private Duty Home Care Industry (Source: PR Web)
March 31, 2010
NAPGCM leader speaks at Leadership Conference -
When Siblings Step Up (Source: Wall Street Journal)
March 30, 2010
Sisters and brothers are finding new ways to circumvent old conflicts as they take on one of the toughest roles in their lives: caregiver -
Technology Connects, Protects Seniors (Source: Information Week)
March 30, 2010
Coverage of Aging in America Conference 2010 -
Healthcare Reform: What's In It for Seniors? (Source: Los Angeles Times)
March 30, 2010
Legislation lays groundwork for full continuum of healthcare services for seniors -
Options Expand for Affordable Long-Term Care (Source: New York Times)
March 30, 2010
Understanding CLASS Act provisions -
GCM Partners with Other Healthcare Groups for Cross-Promotion (Source: Miami Herald)
March 30, 2010
Finding ways to increase awareness -
What Health Care Reform Will Mean to You (Source: AARP)
March 29, 2010
A quick guide for people age 50 and older -
Implementation Timeline for Health Reform Law and Other Reform Resources (Source: Kaiser Family Foundation)
March 29, 2010
Steps through 2014 and later -
Healthcare Plan Closes the Medicare "Doughnut Hole" (Source: Los Angeles Times)
March 29, 2010
Gap in prescription coverage, never popular, will be eased by discounts and assistance -
Review Heightens Concerns over Medicare Billing at Nursing Homes (Source: Washington Post)
March 29, 2010
Reform targets "ultra-high" billing categories -
Health Care Reform: What Does It Do to Medicare? (Source: Time)
March 26, 2010
Overview of impact on existing program -
Taking Care of Mom and Dad (Source: KIRO, Seattle)
March 26, 2010
Series available to watch online -
What Health Reform Means For Your Retirement (Source: Wall Street Journal MarketWatch)
March 26, 2010
What retirees and those about to retire should know -
Social Networks a Lifeline for the Chronically Ill (Source: New York Times)
March 26, 2010
Playing a more and more vital role for people living with disabling conditions -
New Long-Term Care Trend: Boomers Insuring Their Parents (Source: Financial Planning.com)
March 26, 2010
More and more children buying LTC policies for elders -
Japan Developing Innovative Technology for Senior Care (Source: Guardian, UK)
March 25, 2010
Japan is aging faster than any other nation -
Nurses' Drug Dispensing Examined (Source: Wall Street Journal)
March 25, 2010
Examining the on DEA ruling -
A New Long-Term Care Insurance Program (Source: New York Times)
March 25, 2010
What will the CLASS Act mean? -
FAQ: How Health Care Reform Will Affect You (Source: WebMD)
March 25, 2010
Information for consumers and employers -
End-of-Life Care Planning Eases Stress for Relatives (Source: HHS)
March 25, 2010
Advance directive improves odds that wishes will be followed, study shows. -
Health Care Reform Provisions Affecting Older Adults (Source: Gerontological Society of America)
March 24, 2010
Overview of legislation impacting seniors and senior care organizations -
GCMs Offer Advice to Family Caregivers (Source: MetroWest Daily News, MA)
March 24, 2010
ElderCare Resource Services provides column for local paper -
Medicare Steps Up Efforts to Monitor Seniors' Prescriptions (Source: USA Today)
March 24, 2010
The goal is to keep seniors healthy by detecting medication-related problems. -
Looking After the Caregivers (Source: San Diego Union-Tribune)
March 24, 2010
Legacy Corps program provides respite -
Seniors Beat Fear of Computers (Source: Monterey Herald)
March 24, 2010
Generations Online training program uses peer coaches -
Boomers Start Downsizing for Retirement (Source: Forbes)
March 23, 2010
10 tips for "rightsizing" -
The Immediate Effects of The Health Reform Bill (Source: Kaiser Health News)
March 23, 2010
A look at the "early deliverables" -
Stressful but Vital: Picking a Nursing Home (Source: New York Times)
March 23, 2010
Article points out problems with five-star system; says visit is best -
Microsoft Showcases Assistive Technology for Seniors (Source: Business Week)
March 23, 2010
Cities working with Microsoft to bring computers, Webcams, and other high-tech gear to the homebound elderly -
CA Editorial: Take Adult Day Care Off Chopping Block (Source: Sacramento Bee)
March 23, 2010
Adult day care is a humane and enlightened alternative to far more costly nursing homes. -
The Return of the Multi-Generational Family Household (Source: Pew Research Center)
March 22, 2010
Demographic changes mean more seniors are living with adult children -
GCM Discusses Benefits of Multigenerational Household (Source: Examiner)
March 22, 2010
Elders help keep hope and history alive -
Could Lowering Blood Pressure Help Stop Dementia? (Source: HHS)
March 22, 2010
Major U.S. trial will enroll thousands to examine links between hypertension, Alzheimer's. -
Aging Issues Can be Tougher on Gays (Source: CNN)
March 22, 2010
Many older LGBTs' financial woes can be traced to the fact that discrimination was legal during their working lives, -
Think Government Spends Too Much On Health Care? Look At The Bill For Retirees. (Source: Christian Science Monitor)
March 22, 2010
Typical couple retiring this year will spend $200,000 on health care themselves. -
Midnight Munchies Keep Elderly Safer In NY Nursing Home (Source: NPR)
March 19, 2010
Midnight snack program comforts residents with dementia -
Research: How You Think About Your Age May Affect How You Age (Source: Purdue University)
March 19, 2010
People asked what age they feel identify with being 12 years younger. -
Universal Design Gaining in Popularity (Source: Akron Leader)
March 19, 2010
MetLife Mature Market Institute researcher likens UD to acceptance of cell phones -
Risk of Death Persists After a Hip Fracture (Source: HHS)
March 19, 2010
Older people who suffer a break up to eight times more likely to die, study finds. -
Public Reverse Mortgages and Long-Term Care: Can They Work Together? (Source: Kaiser Health News)
March 19, 2010
Might states step in? -
Social Security Adds Early-Onset Alzheimer's to Compassionate Allowance Initiative (Source: Alzheimer's Association)
March 18, 2010
Allows patients to expedite access to SSDI and SSI -
"Can You Hear Me Now?" Bluetooth Hearing Aids (Source: Sarasota Herald Tribune)
March 18, 2010
Baby boomers gravitating toward hearing aids equipped to handle their gadgets. -
Medicaid and Social Security Changes Urged to Help Gay Seniors (Source: Los Angeles Times)
March 18, 2010
Report endorsed by mainstream aging groups says gay senior citizens face daunting social and financial problems. -
Will Healthcare Costs Bankrupt Aging Boomers? (Source: The Urban Institute)
March 18, 2010
Rising costs threaten boomers' retirement security -
Older Adults Should Have Access to Safe and Adequate Food (Source: American Dietetic Association)
March 17, 2010
Community-dwelling seniors face challenges -
10 Senior Housing Development Trends for Next Decade (Source: Ecumen)
March 17, 2010
Energy efficient design, universal design and technology top the list -
New Federal Subsidies for Drug Purchases (Source: New York Times)
March 17, 2010
"Extra Help" subsidizes cost of Medicare Part D -
Fraud: 5 Scams Aimed at the Elderly (Source: CNBC)
March 17, 2010
Signs that a senior may be getting bilked -
Long-Term Use of Osteoporosis Drugs Linked to Fractures (Source: HHS)
March 17, 2010
Drug 'holiday' may be the answer, but more study needed, researchers say. -
Hospital and Nursing Home Complaints Have an Ear (Source: Los Angeles Times)
March 16, 2010
Help can come from facility staff, state regulators, insurers and other agencies. -
Montana Centenarians Share Stories (Source: Billings Gazette)
March 16, 2010
Includes world's oldest man -
In Britain, a Debate Over Home Care for Elderly People (Source: New York Times)
March 16, 2010
New plan proving controversial -
Straight Talk for Seniors on Health Reform (Source: NCOA)
March 16, 2010
NCOA offers concise facts for older adults -
Former Nun Helps Seniors Care for Pets (Source: Chicago Sun-Times)
March 16, 2010
Having to give up a beloved cat may devastate elders -
Biggest Medicare Drug Plans Raise Rates 10% Average (Source: Kaiser Health News)
March 15, 2010
Many times higher than inflation, which is currently 2.6% -
Montana Governor Wants to Buy Drugs from Canada for State Programs (Source: Missoulian)
March 15, 2010
Lower-priced meds would save state $40 million -
Americans Get Too Many Medical Tests Despite Risks (Source: Chicago Tribune)
March 15, 2010
A rash of reports examine the use of defensive medicine -
Home Care Company Offers Gift Cards (Source: WPVI)
March 15, 2010
Company suggests cards as good gift -
GCM Can Help Finding the Right Care for the Elderly (Source: New York Times)
March 12, 2010
NAPGCM can offer list of local companies. -
People Still Trust Their Doctors Rather Than the Internet (Source: HealthDay)
March 12, 2010
They'll go online first, but turn to physicians for final decisions, survey shows -
Scans Might Monitor Success of Alzheimer's Drugs (Source: HHS)
March 12, 2010
Imaging technology offers new hope for treating neurodegenerative disease. -
Daylight-Saving Time Switch May Leave You Sleepy (Source: University of Michigan)
March 12, 2010
Experts recommend adjusting in intervals -
Bunny's Last Days: When Living Will Isn't Enough (Source: Kaiser Health News)
March 11, 2010
Choosing between aggressive measures and palliative care -
H1N1 Protection Added to Next Season's Flu Shots (Source: AMA)
March 11, 2010
CDC advisory panel recommends nearly everyone in the U.S. receive the new enhanced vaccine. -
Infection Defense May Spur Alzheimer's (Source: New York Times)
March 11, 2010
Beta amyloid may be part of brain’s normal defenses -
Art and Music Therapies Called "Sleeping Giants" (Source: Media Health Leaders)
March 11, 2010
Mental health profession uses creative areas of brain -
Talking to Someone With Dementia: Is It Okay to Fib? (Source: Caring.com)
March 11, 2010
Yes, if you're mindful of the big picture -
'Drowning in Alzheimer's': Minorities Struggle with Dementia (Source: CNN)
March 10, 2010
African-Americans and Hispanics face quality of life challenges -
Researchers Develop Sensors to Track Elderly (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
March 10, 2010
Carnegie Mellon "goes to war" against early decline -
A Little Black Box to Jog Failing Memory (Source: New York Times)
March 10, 2010
Sensecam reinforces recollection through digital pictures -
Seniors Pinched by New Charges for Home Care Help (Source: AP)
March 10, 2010
As states struggle, elders face increased fees and lengthy wait lists for services -
Caring for the Caregiver (Source: Huffington Post)
March 10, 2010
VNSNY exec begins new caregiver blog -
AHQR Offers Guides for Patients and Consumers (Source: AHQR)
March 9, 2010
Reports summarize treatments in plain, easy-to-understand language -
CDC Launches New Stroke Web Site (Source: CDC)
March 9, 2010
Includes resources and stroke prevention materials -
Seniors Face Higher Medicare Costs (Source: Dallas Morning News)
March 9, 2010
Monthly premiums to rise on Medicare Advantage and drug plans. -
Nursing Homes Experiment with Robotic Pets (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
March 8, 2010
Alzheimer's patients enjoy therapeutic stuffed animals -
Parkinson's Disease Makes it Harder to Figure Out How Other People Feel (Source: American Psychological Association)
March 8, 2010
Educating patients and close associates could help avoid social consequences. -
Even More Reasons to Get a Move On (Source: New York Times)
March 8, 2010
New studies confirm healthy aging effect of exercise -
A Purposeful Life May Stave Off Alzheimer's (Source: HHS)
March 8, 2010
Feeling good about yourself can lower your risk more than twofold, study suggests. -
Single Men, Unhappily Married Men May have Higher Risk of Fatal Stroke (Source: American Stroke Association)
March 5, 2010
Happy marriage cuts men's risk of stroke -
Parity Law Expands Mental Health Access (Source: Kaiser Health News)
March 5, 2010
Guarantees parity in insurance coverage for many -
Administration Report Bodes Financial Relief for Those Living With Alzheimer's (Source: Huffington Post)
March 5, 2010
Alzheimer's Foundation CEO lauds affirmation of needs of caregivers, frail elders -
Coffee Drinking May Lower Stroke Risk (Source: HHS)
March 5, 2010
Study finds a 27 percent reduction, but experts say link not yet proven. -
Emergency Rooms for the Elderly (Source: Fort Worth Star Telegram)
March 4, 2010
New Jersey hospital opens geriatric emergency department -
Campaign Warns of Dementia Stigma (Source: BBC)
March 4, 2010
Many are uncomfortable around people with dementia -
Catholic Directive May Thwart End-Of-Life Wishes (Source: Kaiser Health News)
March 4, 2010
Bishops cite "obligation" for using feeding tubes at religious facilities -
Medical Identity Theft on the Rise (Source: NPR)
March 4, 2010
Could compromise both the victim's credit and physical safety -
Institute on Aging Study: Adult Day Health Care Improves Senior Participants' Quality of Life (Source: Business Wire)
March 4, 2010
Adult day centers play a vital role in helping seniors maintain independence -
Old Age, From Youth's Narrow Prism (Source: New York Times)
March 3, 2010
Provocative essay questions youth-centric view of aging -
Wii-Gaming Could Aid Stroke Rehab (Source: HHS)
March 3, 2010
Physical therapy centered around the high-tech games surpassed standard exercises, study finds. -
Survey Reveals New Realities for Baby Boomers (Source: Builder Online)
March 3, 2010
Eighty is the new old, the Carolinas are the new Florida, and working through retirement is the new norm -
Veterans Aid and Attendance Can Be Used for Adult Day Center (Source: Hartford Courant)
March 3, 2010
Benefit is underused -
Parental Support and the Law (Source: New York Times)
March 2, 2010
Are adult children legally required to support their parents? -
Aging Bikers Taking to the Streets on Beefy Trikes (Source: Seattle Times)
March 2, 2010
three-wheeled motorcycles that provide the stability and nearly all the comforts of a car -
The Hope of Music's Healing Powers (Source: Los Angeles Times)
March 2, 2010
Yet more research suggests powerful therapeutic results -
Stroke Incidence Rising Among Younger Adults, Decreasing Among Elderly (Source: American Stroke Association)
March 2, 2010
Percentage of strokes occurring in people under age 45 has grown significantly since the 1990s. -
Working Caregivers and Employer Health Care Costs (Source: MetLife)
March 1, 2010
Caregivers cost employers 8% more per year in healthcare costs -
Medicaid Financial Eligibility: Primary Pathways for the Elderly and People with Disabilities (Source: Kaiser Health News)
March 1, 2010
New brief discusses qualification -
After H1N1, Researchers Warn of a Potential New Superbug (Source: Time)
March 1, 2010
Could evolve from bird flu virus -
Tom Brokaw's "The Boomers" to Air This Week (Source: CBS)
March 1, 2010
Series will premiere Thursday -
Returning to India Best Option for Some Elderly (Source: San Francisco Chronicle)
March 1, 2010
Many elders worry that their children are too busy or too "Americanized" to fully care for them when their health fails. -
Untreated Poor Vision in Elderly Linked to Dementia (Source: University of Michigan)
February 26, 2010
Proper vision is a requirement for many of the activities that previously have been found to lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease. -
Stress Linked to Diabetics' Memory Loss (University of Edinburgh)
February 26, 2010
Stress raises the risk of memory loss and cognitive decline among older people with diabetes, research suggests. -
GCM Presents Program on Elder Care Planning (Source: Sarasota Herald-Tribune)
February 26, 2010
Assisted living facility sponsors session -
U.S. Judge Blocks Adult Day Health Care Cuts (Source: San Francisco Chronicle)
February 26, 2010
Cuts would have eliminated Adult Day Health Care for 8,000 to 15,000 people on Monday -
Kaiser's Medicare Primer Updated (Source: Kaiser Family Foundation)
February 26, 2010
Includes latest numbers, changes -
GE, Intel, Mayo Clinic Testing New Senior Home Monitoring Systems (Source: Market Watch)
February 25, 2010
Entities partner to study effectiveness of home health technology -
Seniors Are Working Longer, Retiring Later (Source: Employee Benefit Research Institute)
February 25, 2010
Trend will continue upwards -
When Seniors Tutor Kids, They Sharpen Their Own Minds As Well (Source: HHS)
February 25, 2010
New research suggests it might delay signs of aging in the brain. -
Original Playground for America's Elderly Celebrates 50th Year(Source: BBC)
February 25, 2010
BBC looks at Sun City -
Alzheimer's Care Dilemma: No End in Sight, But Plenty of Guilt Over Wishing It Were (Source: Caring.com)
February 25, 2010
Few other forms of caring can be so demanding for so long -
How Boomers Will Impact the Health Care Industry (Source: CNBC)
February 24, 2010
Predictions are "nothing short of apocalyptic" -
The Science of Living Longer (Source: Time)
February 24, 2010
Special section investigates many facets of aging in America -
Kidneys From Older Donors Suitable for Seniors (Source: HHS)
February 24, 2010
More could be transplanted if doctors would put them on the list, study suggests. -
H1N1 Vaccine Ignored as Public's Fears Fade (Source: AMA)
February 24, 2010
The CDC is urging doctors to continue vaccinating patients to prevent a third wave of flu, but physicians say few patients are interested. -
Niche Senior Housing the Wave of the Future (Source: Los Angeles Times)
February 23, 2010
Article focuses on Nikkei Senior Gardens, which targets Japanese elders -
Counselors Ease Pain of "Last Home" (Source: Arizona Republic)
February 23, 2010
Elderly Placement Services help seniors, families select the right living solution -
"Share the Care" Helps Caregivers Help Others (Source: WBAY, Green Bay, WI)
February 23, 2010
Video feature on caregiving collectives -
Author Suggests Bringing in GCM to Solve Sibling Disputes (Source: Windsor Star)
February 23, 2010
Francine Russo book reviewed -
How Public Policy Can Prevent Heart Disease (Source: Newsweek)
February 22, 2010
Evidence that community-wide practices lead to heart health -
Singing "Rewires" Damaged Brain (Source: BBC)
February 22, 2010
Stoke patients can use "singing center" of brain to help recovery -
Mammograms and Severe Dementia (Source: New York Times)
February 22, 2010
Screenings in women with less than 4-5 years life expectancy may not be beneficial -
Diabetes Drug Avandia Linked to Heart Attacks (Source: CNN)
February 22, 2010
Senate report claims drug company hid danger -
Volunteering Can Bring Rewards Even in the Workplace (Source: HHS)
February 22, 2010
Giving your time may fulfill needs not met in your regular job. -
NCOA Releases Survey on Medical Imaging Safety (Source: NCOA)
February 19, 2010
MRIs for pacemaker patients may be a problem -
Many Patients Fail to Fill Prescriptions (Source: Reuters)
February 19, 2010
Study examines non-adherence and its impacts -
States Consider Medicaid Cuts as Use Grows (Source: New York Times)
February 19, 2010
Virtually every state is making or considering substantial cuts -
Proposed Budget Cuts to CA Senior Care Would Hit Families (Source: Orange County Register)
February 19, 2010
Age Well Senior Services in Laguna Woods highlighted -
Survey Shows Americans Want to Improve Health but Easily Find Excuses (Source: American Heart Association)
February 18, 2010
Suggestions for keeping heart health resolutions -
Why Are Fewer Patients Enrolling in Hospice? (Source: Kaiser Health News)
February 18, 2010
Hospice officials blame bad economy, Medicare rules. -
Database of Dangerous Caregivers to Be Available March 1, But It Is Incomplete (Source: McKnight's)
February 18, 2010
Journalists still find discrepancies -
County-By-County Report Sizes Up Americans' Health (Source: HHS)
February 17, 2010
Rural areas tend to fare worse than urban locales, comprehensive survey finds. -
Westminster Dog Show Past Winner from N.J. Still Charms Crowds as Therapy Dog (Source: New Jersey.com)
February 17, 2010
Several past winners are "volunteers" in senior facilities -
Political Rivals Spar Over Long-Term Care--in Britain (Source: Guardian UK)
February 17, 2010
U.S. isn't only country where political football is seen in eldercare issues -
Hypertension Linked to Dementia in Older Women (Source: Yeshiva University)
February 16, 2010
Controlling blood pressure important for brain protection. -
Older Brains Make Good Use of "Useless" Information (Source: Baycrest Geriatric Health System)
February 16, 2010
Weakened ability to filter out irrelevant information may actually give aging adults a memory advantage over their younger counterparts -
Warning Signs of Prescription Drug Abuse in the Elderly (Source: Johns Hopkins)
February 16, 2010
Symptoms may be dismissed as "just getting old" -
Parkinson's Disease Research Uncovers Social Barrier (Source: McGill University)
February 12, 2010
Speech problems cause negative quality of life impact -
Researchers Image Earliest Signs of Alzheimer's, Before Symptoms Appear (Source: UCLA)
February 12, 2010
Findings could allow for early interventions for the disease -
Words for Seniors Facing Loss (Source: New York Times)
February 12, 2010
As the ranks of friends dwindle, many seniors grieve in private. -
Lifeline of Adult Day Healthcare May Snap for CA Families (Source: Los Angeles Times)
February 12, 2010
Seniors would lose care and camaraderie, and relatives could lose respite and possibly a paycheck. -
Does Light Therapy Help Alzheimer's Patients Sleep? (Source: Johns Hopkins)
February 11, 2010
Promising treatment is under investigation -
AMA Says Feeding Tubes Overused in Dementia Patients (Source: Reuters)
February 11, 2010
Patients who had specified they did not want a feeding tube received one anyhow. -
Underused Therapy for the Heart: The Gym (Source: New York Times)
February 11, 2010
Exercise is vital for cardiac rehab -
GCM Help Suggested for CCRC Problem (Source: Caring.com)
February 11, 2010
Family live at a distance; dad wants to leave Alzheimer's unit -
Handgrip Strength Helps Predict Death Risk in Elderly (Source: Business Week)
February 10, 2010
As grip declines, so does survival, study finds -
Industrial Cleaner Linked to Increased Risk of Parkinson's Disease (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
February 10, 2010
Examine connection to tricholorethylene (TCE), a chemical widely used to clean metal such as auto parts. -
Long-Term Care Hospitals Face Little Scrutiny (Source: New York Times)
February 10, 2010
Lawsuits, state inspections and federal statistics paint a troubling picture of the care offered at some hospitals. -
How Do Home Care Agencies Use Technology? (Source: Aging in Place Technology Watch)
February 10, 2010
A look at trends, predictions -
GCM Helps Seniors Remain Independent (Source: KKCO, Grand Junction, CO)
February 10, 2010
Video highlights "Generations Solutions" program -
Survey Reveals New Realities for Baby Boomers (Source: Builder Online)
February 9, 2010
Eighty is the new old, the Carolinas are the new Florida, and working through retirement is the new norm. -
The "Medical Home" Experiment (Source: Buffalo News)
February 9, 2010
Team concept seeks to improve basic care -
Nursing Homes Focus on Aging Baby Boomers (Source: Florence Times Daily, AL)
February 9, 2010
Exec says nursing home model is changing -
For Senior Care, Sometimes It Does Take a Village (Source: Kaiser Health News)
February 9, 2010
"Village concept" gains acceptance -
GCM Can Step in When Siblings Disagree (Source: Toronto Globe and Mail)
February 9, 2010
More coverage of "They're Your Parents, Too" -
Design Awards Enable Aging in Place (Source: US News & World Reports)
February 8, 2010
Slide show of innovative universal design ideas -
Love is (Not) All You Need (Source: AARP)
February 8, 2010
Examines the gut-wrenching choice some families must make -
More People Stepping in to Act as Caregivers--Even Exes (Source: Montreal Gazette)
February 8, 2010
Health needs sometimes bring former partners together -
In Obama's Budget, Help for Caregivers (Source: New York Times)
February 8, 2010
Sets aside more than $100 million for services provided to caregivers. -
Warning Signs to Look for When Visiting Senior Homes (Source: Seattle Times)
February 8, 2010
Ombudsman gives suggestions for families of frail seniors -
Despite Warnings, U.S. Companies Remain Unprepared for Baby Boomers' Exodus (Source: Boston College)
February 5, 2010
Center on Aging & Work study shows older workers' departure may cause great disruption -
You Can Make a Difference in Alzheimer's Diagnosis, Services (Source: Mayo Clinic)
February 5, 2010
Family urged to be assertive -
Alzheimer's Caregivers are Often Silent Victims (Source: Medill Reports)
February 5, 2010
Task can become full-time job for unpaid family members -
For Some Survivors, Polio Won't Fade Into the Past (Source: New York Times)
February 5, 2010
Fifty years later, many elders struggling with post-polio syndrome -
Time Writer Talked to GCMs, Others While Researching New Book (Source: Huffington Post)
February 5, 2010
"They’re Your Parents, Too" tells things to know before a crisis strikes -
Why Baby Boomers Should Rethink Retirement (Source: US News & World Reports)
February 4, 2010
There's plenty of reason to look ahead to the Golden Age of Aging -
CA Seniors Fear Budget Cuts (Source: Scripps News)
February 4, 2010
Loss of home, adult day services feared -
GCM Can Help When Siblings Disagree (Source: Danbury News-Times)
February 4, 2010
Family caregivers speak out about balancing workload -
Nursing Home Visitation Rights Among Issues in Gay Rights Conference (Source: Dallas News)
February 3, 2010
Gays and lesbians "face a real tussle" with nursing homes when making decisions on behalf of their aging or ill partners. -
Caregiving Employees Health Problems Cost Companies $13.4 Billion Annually (Source: MetLife Mature Market Institute)
February 3, 2010
Caregivers are more likely to report health problems -
GCM Can Help Select the Right Assisted Living (Source: Consumer Reports)
February 3, 2010
Invites readers to NAPGCM web directory -
Medicare and Your Mental Health Benefits (Source: CMS)
February 2, 2010
Booklet explains expanded coverage for 2010-14 -
Help for Hoarding (Source: New York Times)
February 2, 2010
Many readers responded to recent article -
Francine Russo on Caring for Your Aging Parents (Source: US News & World Reports)
February 2, 2010
New book examines sibling relationships when parents need help -
"Overweight" Adults age 70 or older are Less Likely To Die Over A 10 Year Period Than Those of "Normal" Weight (Source: American Geriatrics Society)
February 2, 2010
New study calls into question current BMI guidelines for older adults -
Family Caregiver Survey Examines Impact on Marriage (Source: Caring.com)
February 1, 2010
Respondents have strong feelings—both positive and negative -
Talking to Elderly Parents About Driving (Source: ABC)
February 1, 2010
When is it time to hang up the keys? -
Census Scammers Targeting Elderly (Source: Denver Post)
February 1, 2010
Bogus surveys try to obtain personal information -
Too Much Alcohol Impairs Seniors' Thinking (Source: HHS)
February 1, 2010
But mild to moderate drinkers experience less cognitive decline. -
Seniors for Sale (Source: Seattle Times)
February 1, 2010
Three-part series examines serious deficiencies in WA adult family home system




