In the News

• Path Is Found for the Spread of Alzheimer's (Source: New York Times)
  New insight into the mechanism of disease progression.

  February 3, 2012

• Enhancing Cognition in Older Adults Also Changes Personality (Source: University of Illinois)
  Intervention increases seniors' openness to new experiences

  February 3, 2012

• Can Going Paperless Hurt Seniors? (Source: Aging in Place Technology Watch)
  A reminder that many older adults still lack internet access

  February 3, 2012

• Top 10 Trends in Senior Housing for 2012 (Source: Senior Housing News)
  Higher acuity of residents leads the list.

  February 3, 2012

• Winter Warmth and Safety for Older Adults (Source: n4a)
  Eldercare Locator offers new booklet

  February 3, 2012

• Robots Offer Hope for Stroke Victims (Source: Chicago News Cooperative)
  New rehabilitation method shows promise

  February 3, 2012

• GCM Offers Advocacy Alternatives for Harried Caregivers (Source: Del Mar Times, CA)
  Why aren't caregivers more vocal about need for eldercare support? No time!

  February 3, 2012

• Grief Increases Risk of Heart Attack (Source: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center)
  Stress and anxiety contribute to danger

  February 2, 2012

• The High Cost of a Good Night's Sleep (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  Sleep clinics address apnea, other disturbances; lucrative for practitioners

  February 2, 2012

• Emeritus at Carmel Valley Provides Home-Like Care (Source: Del Mar Times, CA)
  Residents enjoy amenities

  February 2, 2012

• Aging Groups: Affordable Care Act Helps Nursing Homes (Source: McKnight's)
  AARP, Medicare Rights Center, NCOA support the law

  February 2, 2012

• The Second Marriage Long-Term Care Problem (Source: Laurel Leader-Call, MS)
  Planning ahead is vital

  February 1, 2012

• Middle Aged Men with Upper-Normal Blood Pressure at Risk for AF (Source: American Heart Association)
  Study finds connection between elevated BP and atrial fibrillation

  February 1, 2012

• Nursing Homes Offer Plan to Help Cut Medicare Spending (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  AHCA offers plan, warns of impact from cuts

  February 1, 2012

• Fewer Beds for Men Entering Nursing Homes (Source: New York Times)
  Shared rooms and a largely female population create a challenge

  February 1, 2012

• GCM Helps Families Care from Afar (Source: Southtown Star, IL)
  Geriatric care manager can arrange for in-home services and other resources  

  February 1, 2012

• Long-Term Care Residents Benefit from Snoezelen Cart (Source: Dunnville Chronicle, ON)
  Therapy benefits those with dementia

  January 31, 2012

• France Faces Own Eldercare Challenges (Source: The Guardian, UK)
  Cuts already threaten system

  January 31, 2012

• Long-Term Care is Greatest Threat to Life Savings (Source: Forbes)
  A look at the options

  January 31, 2012

• When Is It Possible to Retire as Snowbirds? (Source: New Jersey Star-Ledger)
  Many retirees need to wait

  January 31, 2012

• Dementia Leads to Avoidable Hospitalizations (Source: Group Health Research Institute)
  Often leads to further decline for these patients

  January 30, 2012

• Americans Are Living Longer (Source: HHS)
  Life expectancy is now 78.7

  January 30, 2012

• Can Nintendo Game Keep Seniors' Brains Smarter? (Source: Time)
  Brain fitness game aims to improve activation of prefrontal cortex

  January 30, 2012

• Chinese Families Confront Cultural Challenges to Nursing Home Placement (Source: University of Buffalo)
  Geriatricians will need to address conflicting cultural norms

  January 30, 2012

• Columnist: GCM Provides Back Up for Families During Vacation (Source: TC Palm, FL)
  Lists ways a care manager can help

  January 30, 2012

• "Virtual Villages" Help Seniors Stay Home (Source: Voice of America)
  Seattle's NEST program highlighted

  January 27, 2012

• Avoiding Surgery in the Elderly (Source: New York Times)
  Hospitalization can become a source of danger in itself

  January 27, 2012

• Online Support Groups Lets Dementia Caregivers Share the Guilt (Source: Toronto Star)
  Helps caregivers cope, from home

  January 27, 2012

• Technology-Based Supports for Older Adults (Source: Leading Age)
  Report looks at pioneer technologies

  January 27, 2012

• GCM Can Arrange for In-Home Services (Source: Daily Journal, IN)
  Tips for long-term caregiving

  January 27, 2012

• Family Learns Meaning of "In Sickness and In Health" (Source: Washington Post)
  When a spouse is incapacitated--it's complicated

  January 26, 2012

• Do No Harm—And Keep an Eye on Costs (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  Call for "parsimonious" care draws reaction

  January 26, 2012

• PACE Program a New Approach to Senior Health Care (Source: San Francisco Chronicle)
  On Lok helps keep elders at home

  January 26, 2012

• Grief Could Join List of Disorders (Source: New York Times)
  Examining the controversy

  January 26, 2012

• Pharmacies Gave "Used" Drugs to WA Nursing Homes (Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
  Feds say companies looked to double-dip by reselling discarded drugs

  January 26, 2012

• More Elderly Find They Can't Afford Not to Work (Source: Wall Street Journal)
  25% jump in employed people over 75 since 2005  

  January 25, 2012

• Older Adults with Disabilities Can Age Well in Place (Source: Mather Aging in Action)
  Study shows interventions facilitate independence at home

  January 25, 2012

• GCM Advises Canadians About Elder Financial Abuse (Source: Guelph Mercury, ON)
  A growing problem in Ontario

  January 25, 2012

• Three-Fold Risk of Infection for Nursing Home Residents After Hospitalization (Source: Canadian Medical Association Journal)
  Canadian study suggest extra care should be taken when residents return to facility

  January 25, 2012

• Targeting Hospital Readmission Gives Skilled Nursing Facilities Opportunities (Source: McKnight's)
  AHCA's Parkinson affirms the importance of reaching referral sources

  January 25, 2012

• First Ever Survey of CCRC Residents' Families (Source: Mather Aging in Action)
  Respondents' opinion of facilities depends on their parents’

  January 24, 2012

• The Health and Well-Being of Grandparents Caring for Granchildren (Source: Today's Research on Aging)
  Report examines growing issue  

  January 24, 2012

• Transportation Funding Reform: Equal Consideration for Older Americans (Source: AARP)
  Report examines inequities

  January 24, 2012

• Seniors, Disabled Worry About Cuts to In-Home Care (Source: San Jose Mercury)
  Experts say cuts will actually add to cost of care for these Californians

  January 24, 2012

• GCM Gives Advice on Dementia Care (Source: Reading Eagle, PA)
  Reminds families about appropriate activities for those with Alzheimer's

  January 24, 2012

• Medicare Advantage Plans Add Gym Membership (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  Find that these plans tend to attract healthier seniors

  January 24, 2012

• Male Caregivers Focus on the Practical (Source: Toronto Star)
  Study finds they see their roles differently

  January 23, 2012

• Older Women May Not Need Frequent Bone Scans (Source: NPR)
  For those whose baseline scans show little loss, 15 year interval may be acceptable

  January 23, 2012

• Giving Medications Wears on Caregivers (Source: Tampa Tribune)
  Family struggle with med regime for loved ones with Alzheimer's

  January 23, 2012

• Small Devices Bring Peace of Mind (Source: New York Times)
  Alarm systems, technology enable independence

  January 23, 2012

• GCM to Present Information at Workshop (Source: Westport Now, CT)
  How to work with a GCM is one of many topics

  January 23, 2012

• New Sibling Rivalry: Caring for Parents (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune)
  May be America’s "foremost midlife crisis"

  January 20, 2012

• Criminals in Nursing Homes (Source: Bay Citizen, CA)
  Medical parole program raises concerns  

  January 20, 2012

• Federal Judge Continues to Block CA In-Home Care Cuts (Source: Los Angeles Times)
  Cuts were to have kicked in this month

  January 20, 2012

• OR Nursing Home Residents Evacuated (Source: Salem Statesman-Journal)
  Flooding necessitates emergency move

  January 20, 2012

• GCM Helps Families Select Caregiver for Loved Ones (Source: Dallas News)
  Can help avoid "a pig in a poke"

  January 20, 2012

• Resolve to Talk to Loved Ones About Aging with Dignity and Independence (Source: HealthyCal.org)
  SCAN Foundation offers resources

  January 19, 2012

• Bargaining for a Child's Love (Source: New York Times)
  Would we really want to live without government support of seniors?

  January 19, 2012

• Prescription for Life: Building Community Partnerships to Promote Physical Activity and Social Engagement for Older Adults (Source: NCOA)
  Free webinar to be held January 26

  January 19, 2012

• TSA Pledges to Improve Sensitivity in Searching Elderly, Disabled Travelers (Source: Reuters)
  Will provide training for screening staff

  January 19, 2012

• AARP Recommends GCM Services for Assessment (Source: AARP)
  Can help review physical, mental, environmental well-being

  January 19, 2012

• High Tech Beds Help Elderly and Infirm (Source: Silicon Valley Mercury News)
  "Smart bed" reduces falls, bed sores

  January 18, 2012

• Elderly React Slowly Because They Want to Be Right (Source: Scientific American)
  Attitude, not cognitive loss, behind test results

  January 18, 2012

• Irish Seniors Suffer "Age Apartheid" (Source: Irish Examiner)
  Economic problems of country exacerbates eldercare challenges

  January 18, 2012

• NAPGCM Helps Consumers Select an Ethical Care Manager (Source: Smart Money)
  Article offers advice on finding trustworthy help

  January 18, 2012

• Draft National Alzheimer's Project Act Now Available (Source: HHS)
  Advisory council meeting was held this week

  January 18, 2012

• Medi-Cal Cuts Spare Skilled Nursing Facility (Source: Visalia Times-Delta, CA)
  Burden shifted to those with private insurance  

  January 17, 2012

• Top 10 Scams Targeting Seniors (Source: NCOA)
  Now considered "the crime of the 21st century"

  January 17, 2012

• Study Assesses Pain Relieving Benefits from Music (Source: American Pain Society)
  Music activates sensory pathways that compete with pain

  January 17, 2012

• New Technologies to Brighten Low Vision (Source: Johns Hopkins)
  Assistive devices have come a long way

  January 17, 2012

• GCM Can Review Care Plans When Family Provide Paid Care (Source: PennLive)
  Caregiver contracts examined

  January 17, 2012

• Dire Warnings for Hawaii's Aging Population (Source: KITV, Honolulu)
  Report warns of coming crisis

  January 13, 2012

• Oregon's POLST Program Effective (Source: Oregon Health & Science University)
  34 states now use the system  

  January 13, 2012

• Diet Patterns May Keep Brain from Shrinking (American Academy of Neurology)
  Omega-3 is beneficial; trans fats implicated in memory loss

  January 13, 2012

• The New Face of Pet Therapy (Source: HHS)
  Therapy animals utilized in more fields

  January 13, 2012

• Gerotechnology: Shifts in the Study of Aging and Technology (Source: Mather Aging in Action)
  A look at the emerging field

  January 13, 2012

• Sandwich Generation Women Balance Dual Responsibilities (Source: Huffington Post)
  Many are feeling the tug

  January 12, 2012

• As USA Grays, Elder Abuse Risk and Need for Shelters Grows (Source: USA Today)
  AARP says safe houses needed for these vulnerable seniors

  January 12, 2012

• The Battle Over California's Adult Day Programs (Source: Forbes)
  Columnist: want to see the future of adult day for frail elderly? Watch California

  January 12, 2012

• Elderly in Crosshairs of State Budget (Source: Napa Valley Register)
  Impact on Napa residents examined

  January 12, 2012

• Britain Looks at "Joined-Up" Care for Meeting Needs of Elders (Source: The Guardian, UK)
  Aging of population called "a global warming in healthcare"

  January 12, 2012

• Elderly Drivers Self-Regulate (Source: Somerset County Daily American, PA)
  Study: most know their own limitations

  January 11, 2012

• GCMs Give Advice to Family Caregivers (Source: Milford Daily News, MA)
  Columnists respond to questions

  January 11, 2012

• Senior Center Without Walls Brings Community Via Telephone (Source: Eureka Times-Standard)
  Participants can call in from home

  January 11, 2012

• In-Home Care Debate: Affordability vs. Pay (Source: Omaha World-Herald)
  Companies state their case

  January 11, 2012

• Before Shredding Safety Net, Consider the State of Older Americans (Source: Chicago Tribune)
  Retirement confidence is low

  January 11, 2012

• Is It Alzheimer's Disease or Another Dementia? (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
  PET scan promises to assist diagnosis

  January 10, 2012

• The Slow Starvation of Senior Services (Source: Forbes)
  Cuts will hit hard

  January 10, 2012

• When Injuries to the Brain Tear at the Heart (Source: New York Times)
  Counselors help survivors and families grapple with challenges

  January 10, 2012

• How Doctors Die (Source: Zocalo Public Square)
  Many wish to eschew heroic measures  

  January 10, 2012

• Aspirin Could Be Associated with Wet AMD (Source: HHS)
  Not tied with more common dry form of the eye disease

  January 9, 2012

• Elderly Brain Can Be As Fast as Young (Source: Ohio State University)
  Senior brain is more careful, less tolerant of error    

  January 9, 2012

• Housing Resources for LGBT Elders (Source: National Resource Center on LGBT Aging)
  Finding housing; fair housing law

  January 9, 2012

• FDA Releases New Food Safety Booklet for Seniors (Source: USFDA)
  "To Your Health" is colorful, easy-to-read guide

  January 9, 2012

• GCM Can Help Select Services for Parents Who Need Help (Source: Dedham Transcript, MA)
  When seniors' needs suddenly change

  January 9, 2012

• With Depression, Helping Others May in Turn Help You (Source: HHS)
  Experts discuss the mood boosting qualities of kindness  

  January 6, 2012

• Trans Fats Found to Hurt Cognition (Source: MSNBC)
  "Good" fats beneficial 

  January 6, 2012

• Resolve to Discuss Retirement and Long-Term Care (Source: Forbes)
  Many are putting off planning rather than facing challenges ahead

  January 6, 2012

• Some Long-Term Care Policies Not Paying Up (Source: CBS)
  Say companies "beat them down with bureaucracy"

  January 6, 2012

• Depression Increases Dementia Risk in Diabetic Patients (Source: Kaiser Permanente)
  Examining the interplay of these three conditions

  January 6, 2012

• CDC Offers Arthritis Pain Reliever Exercise Program (Source: CDC)
  Includes physical activity classes and online video

  January 5, 2012

• Non-Profit "Concierge" Service Helps Seniors Age at Home (Source: KUOW, Seattle)
  Village movement is spreading

  January 5, 2012

• Bingo: It's Not Just Fun and Games (Source: Case Western University)
  Helps researchers study perception deficits

  January 5, 2012

• Case by Case, California Examines Adult Day Care (Source: Kaiser Family Foundation)
  State will only pay for participants with severe illnesses, disabilities or dementia

  January 5, 2012

• Physical Fitness Trumps Body Weight in Reducing Death Risk (Source: American Heart Association)
  Good news for people who just can't seem to lose that weight

  January 4, 2012

• Home Health Care Franchises on the Rise (Source: Fox Small Business)
  Aging of populations provides "astounding" opportunities

  January 4, 2012

• New Year, New Changes to Medicare Costs (Source: NCOA)
  Cost-sharing waivers, coinsurance for outpatient mental health services

  January 4, 2012

• 3.6% Social Security COLA Takes Effect (Source: Social Security.gov)
  May be offset by Medicare premiums

  January 4, 2012

• GCM Shares Caregiver Resolutions (Source: Best of Times, LA)
  Talking about caregiving is a top recommendation

  January 4, 2012

• Concern with Metal-On-Metal Hip Replacement Grows (Source: Weill Cornell Medical College)
  Study examines various types of implants

  January 3, 2012

• Unraveling the Mystery of Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson's Disease (Source: Johns Hopkins)
  Diagnosis can be a problem

  January 3, 2012

• Iranian Film Deals with Alzheimer's Theme (Source: CNN)
  "A Separation" shows religious conflict over care  

  January 3, 2012

• Rules Would Boost Pay for In-Home Health Aides (Source: NPR)
  A look at the Department of Labor's proposed changes

  January 3, 2012

• GCM Can Help with Family Conversations (Source: Belleville News-Democrat, IL)
  After holidays, families concerned about elder care issues  

  January 3, 2012

• Plan Now for Loved Ones Who May Need Long-Term Care (Source: Chicago Tribune)
  Putting a transition plan in place helps avoids headaches down the road

  December 30, 2011

• Shining a Light on Young Caregivers (Source: American Society on Aging)
  More and more children are caring for senior loved ones

  December 30, 2011

• MT Aging Services Program Helps Seniors Stay Home (Source: KECI)
  Care Solutions has sliding fee scale

  December 30, 2011

• Obesity Tied to Fall Risk (Source: Chicago Tribune)
  Another reason overweight should be considered a public health problem

  December 30, 2011

• The Case of the Very Difficult Mother (Source: AARP)
  If a parent refuses help, can her children be guilty of elder abuse?

  December 29, 2011

• How Does the Faith Community Honor Elders? (Source: Huffington Post)
  Churches need to make eldercare a priority

  December 29, 2011

• More on the Nursing Home Exit (Source: New York Times)
  Examining the data

  December 29, 2011

• GCMs an Important Part of Eldercare Strategy (Source: Lebanon News, PA)
  Article recommends NAPGCM website

  December 29, 2011

• AZ Nursing Home Creates Holiday Spirit for Residents (Source: Ahwatukee Foothills News)
  Parties and special attention for long-term residents

  December 29, 2011

• When the Doctor Visit is a Family Matter (Source: AMA)
  Advice for physicians about the good and bad points

  December 28, 2011

• Low-Income Seniors More Likely to Develop Heart Failure (Source: American Heart Association)
  May be unable to pay out-of-pocket costs related to health care

  December 28, 2011

• Artificial Hip Replacement Likely to Cost Billions (Source: Seattle Times)
  Metal-on-metal devices are failing at much higher rate

  December 28, 2011

• GCMs Help Long-Distance Caregivers (Source: Queens Gazette, NY)
  Columnist suggests NAPGCM website

  December 28, 2011

• Rehospitalization Penalties Strike Hospitals That Serve the Poor (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  Even aftercare is more of a challenge

  December 28, 2011

• A Guide to LGBT Caregiving (Source: United Hospital Fund)
  Includes information about identifying oneself to care professionals

  December 27, 2011

• Boomers Redo Their Homes for a Groovy Ripe Old Age (Source: Fiscal Times)
  Many are already thinking about their older years

  December 27, 2011

• The Good and Bad News About Aging in Place (Source: Forbes)
  Funding crunch gets in the way of good intentions

  December 27, 2011

• Protecting Older Investors (Source: AARP)
  The challenge of diminished capacity

  December 27, 2011

• Volunteer Band Brings Cheer to Nursing Homes (Source: Los Angeles Times)
  Los Angeles entertainers liven up the holidays for residents

  December 27, 2011

• NAPGCM President Offers Advice About Holiday Visits (Source: Digital Journal)
  When family realize a loved one needs help

  December 26, 2011

• Discharge Summaries Play Key Role in Keeping Nursing Home Patients Safe (Source: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health)
  Better information on patients’ condition, needs could prevent rehospitalization

  December 26, 2011

• More Seniors Retain Drivers Licenses (Source: Los Angeles Times)
  But fewer teens are getting them

  December 26, 2011

• Too Old to Travel Alone? Companies Provide Escorts (Source: MSNBC)
  Services modeled after “unaccompanied minor” programs

  December 26, 2011

• Tech Firms Make a Mistake by Not Catering to Seniors (Source: Washington Post)
  With a market of 60 million, companies should take note

  December 26, 2011

• Post-Discharge Clinics a New Strategy to Avoid Readmission (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  More research needed to learn efficacy of new strategy

  December 23, 2011

• Mad as Hell (Source: New York Times)
  The frustration of caregivers is spilling into public view

  December 23, 2011

• Chorus Gives Voice to Those with Alzheimer's (Source: HHS)
  New York's "Unforgettables" choir

  December 23, 2011

• A Caregivers Carol (Source: Family Caregiver Alliance)
  Group offers revamped version of the classic—for family caregivers

  December 23, 2011

• GCM Offers Advice About Nursing Home Resident Holidays (Source: Milford Daily News, CT)
  Should father come for a Christmas visit if it will be stressful for him?

  December 23, 2011

• GCM Can Help Families Discuss Eldercare (Source: TC Palm, FL)
  Those holiday season conversations can overwhelm older adults

  December 22, 2011

• Denial Challenges Families in Alzheimer's Caregiving (Source: Mayo Clinic)
  Family members may have different degree of understanding and acceptance

  December 22, 2011

• Joining the Dementia Network, and Finding Gratitude (Source: NPR)
  Finding things to be thankful for when a loved one is cognitively imapired

  December 22, 2011

• How Technology Can Connect Doctors and Caregivers (Source: AMA)
  Includes med compliance, remote monitoring

  December 22, 2011

• HHS Selects "Pioneers" to Test New Health Model for Seniors (Source: Los Angeles Times)
  Can experiment improve quality and lower costs?

  December 22, 2011

• Looking for a Place to Die (Source: New York Times)
  Editorial: Is dying at home always the best?

  December 22, 2011

• Seniors Uncomfortable with TSA Searches (Source: Seattle Times)
  Medical devices make inspections more complicated

  December 20, 2011

• Elder Abuse a Serious Problem in China (Source: New American Media)
  Report presented at Gerontological Society of America convention

  December 20, 2011

• Boomers Shift Priorities, Redefine Aging (Source: ICAA)
  As they grow older, baby boomers' ideas about aging are changing

  December 20, 2011

• Opinion: For Medicare, We Must Cut Costs, Not Shift Them (Source: New York Times)
  What is the best course for reform?

  December 20, 2011

• Ruling Could Stop Cuts In Elderly, Disabled Care (Source: San Francisco Chronicle)
  WA ruling could affect other states

  December 20, 2011

• OR Program Provides Training for Alzheimer's Caregivers (Source: Portland Oregonian)
  Funding is threatened for innovative assistance

  December 19, 2011

• Tools to Choose a Nursing Home (Source: AHQR)
  AHQR releases new consumer measures  

  December 19, 2011

• Study Confirms Snow Shoveling May Trigger Heart Attack (Source: Queen's University)
  Hospital records showed 7% of patients had been removing snow when heart problems struck

  December 19, 2011

• Uncomfortably Numb: the Dark Side of Inappropriate Nursing Home Drug Use (Source: Brookings)
  Report looks at OIG findings

  December 19, 2011

• What Every Baby Boomer Should Know About Medicare (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  Five tips to help seniors navigate the system

  December 16, 2011

• Choosing an OTC Pain Reliever (Source: WebMD)
  These products can be dangerous if misused

  December 16, 2011

• Holiday Gifts That Increase Preparedness (Source: FEMA)
  Give the gift of safety and comfort in case of emergency

  December 16, 2011

• The Dilemma of Caring for Aging Parents (Source: Salon)
  Senior mom offers advice for boomers

  December 16, 2011

• GCM Offers Advice for Holiday Survival (Source: Bell Gardens Sun)
  Says managing expectations, understanding sense of loss is best policy

  December 16, 2011

• Forget Why You Came in the Room? (Source: University of Notre Dame)
  Study suggests reason why this happens so often

  December 15, 2011

• Senior Services Keeps Elders on the Move (Source: Seattle Times)
  EnhanceFitness program provides a good workout for older adults

  December 15, 2011

• GCM Can Help with Nursing Home Decision (Source: Detroit Free Press)
  Deciding whether a skilled nursing facility is best choice

  December 15, 2011

• Home Health Advocates Push Remote Monitoring (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  Should Medicare cover these technologies?

  December 15, 2011

• Boomers Targeted By Investment Fraud (Source: Wall Street Journal)
  Victims pursue risky bets trying to overcome losses from financial crisis

  December 15, 2011

• A Connecticut Town Adjusts to a Graying Population (Source: New York Times)
  Many towns are scrambling to serve growth of seniors

  December 15, 2011

• Study Participants at Risk for Alzheimer's Talk about Genetic Test Results (Source: University of Michigan)
  Answer question: "Would you want to know?"

  December 14, 2011

• Berwick Speaks Out on Medicare, Medicaid (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  Says "health care is broken"

  December 14, 2011

• Enjoying the Holidays with Aging Family Members (Source: Ryerson University)
  Tips for including elderly in celebrations

  December 14, 2011

• GCM Offers Advice for Holidays When Loved One Has Dementia (Source: New Hampshire Sentinel Source)
  Planning ahead to reduce stress, make the holidays meaningful

  December 14, 2011

• Pass On the Cardigan and Go for the Grabber (Source: Loyola University)
  Holiday ideas for people with chronic illnesses

  December 14, 2011

• Palliative Care Helps Patients Prepare (Source: Los Angeles Times)
  Hospice professionals hope to overcome "death panels" label

  December 13, 2011

• Bring Health Care Home (Source: New York Times)
  Many patients do better in the home recovery environment

  December 13, 2011

• Home Health Aides: Who Are They? (Source: Huffington Post)
  What to look for when selecting a caregiver

  December 13, 2011

• "Smart Condo" Tracks Seniors' Doings (Source: Calgary Herald)
  Pilot project uses sensors to help older adults live independently

  December 13, 2011

• GCMs Are a "Hidden Gem of a Resource" for Family (Source: Camarillo Acorn, CA)
  Family caregiver describes "trifecta" of GCMs

  December 13, 2011

• Keeping an Extra Eye on Elderly (Source: Oregon City News)
  Ombudsmen try to fill in when elders have no family

  December 12, 2011

• Seniors Thrive at Adult Day Center (Source: Monterey Herald)
  Article looks at many benefits of program

  December 12, 2011

• Medicare Penalizes People Who Don't Enroll When They Are Eligible (Source: Washington Post)
  Five things to know about signing up

  December 12, 2011

• Aging of Chinese Nation Creates Nursing Home Boom (Source: China Daily)
  Changing family structure creates larger demand for elderly care facilities  

  December 12, 2011

• Attorney's Office Has GCM on Staff (Source: Connecticut Law Tribune)
  Elder care coordinator provides an array of services

  December 12, 2011

• CA Launches Long-Term Healthcare Planning Website (Source: CA Partnership for Long-Term Care)
  Includes planning tools, videos

  December 9, 2011

• Older Californians Struggle to Remain at Home (Source: UCLA)
  Funding cuts jeopardize most vulnerable

  December 9, 2011

• Think About Long-Term Care Before You Need It (Source: Chicago Tribune)
  Many seniors lack a plan and risk tarnishing their golden years

  December 9, 2011

• Generosity Can Backfire for Medicaid Recipients (Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
  Minnesota case draws national interest

  December 9, 2011

• Rising Cost of LTC Insurance Angers Seniors (Source: Columbus Republic, IN)
  Many feel ripped off

  December 8, 2011

• Enrollment Still Growing in Medicare Advantage Plans (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  HMO enrollment also growing

  December 8, 2011

• Women More Susceptible to "Broken Heart" (Source: Time)
  Caused by emotional shocks—good or bad

  December 8, 2011

• GCM Can Help Planning for Elder Care Be Proactive (Source: Wall Street Journal)
  Financial planner says a team of professionals is important

  December 8, 2011

• Occupy Elder Care: Why Caregivers are Bad Advocates (Source: Forbes)
  Author calls for greater advocacy

  December 8, 2011

• Medicare Offers Expanded Coverage to Battle Expanding Waistlines (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  Physicians can now be compensated for counseling overweight seniors

  December 7, 2011

• B12 Deficiency May Mimic Dementia (Source: New York Times)
  Columnist asks why seniors aren't routinely tested

  December 7, 2011

• Titanium Debris from Artificial Joints May Trigger Inflammation (Source: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey)
  Particles may flake away and play a role in bad result

  December 7, 2011

• Med Review May Benefit Home Health Care Patients (Source: HHS)
  Study suggests bringing in a medical professional

  December 7, 2011

• Consumer Reports Says GCM Can Identify Problems and Resources (Source: Washington Post)
  Tips for adult children

  December 7, 2011

• Seniors Are Less Likely to Receive Pain Medication in Hospitals (Source: University of North Carolina)
  Study calls for better understanding of pain control, side effects in senior population

  December 6, 2011

• CA Adult Day Healthcare Gets Reprieve (Source: KERO)
  But program leaves some without coverage

  December 6, 2011

• Staying Festively Flu-Free (Source: Ryerson University)
  Avoiding an unpleasant and unwanted "gift"

  December 6, 2011

• GCM Reminds Families That the Holidays are a Time to Check on Elderly Loved Ones (Source: Manchester Patch, MA)
  What are the signs that a senior needs help?

  December 6, 2011

• A Slow Exodus from Nursing Homes (Source: New York Times)
  Some states focus on "rebalancing"  

  December 6, 2011

• An Advance Directive for Driving? (Source: New York Times)
  Beyond driving with dignity

  December 5, 2011

• Holidays Are Good Time to Begin Long-Term Care Discussion (Source: Business Insider)
  When families are together, this is a good opportunity to meet

  December 5, 2011

• Non-Pharmacological Interventions in Dementia (Source: Royal College of Psychiatrists)
  Overview includes behavioral, art, bright-light and validation therapies.

  December 5, 2011

• Singapore Columnist Recommends NAPGCM (Source: Today Online)
  Describes examples of U.S. caregiving resources

  December 5, 2011

• UCSF Study: Large For-Profit Nursing Homes Have Lowest Quality Care (Source: UCSF)
  Staffing deficiencies compared

  December 5, 2011

• December 4 - 10 is National Influenza Vaccination Week (Source: Flu.gov)
  It's not too late to get your shot; seniors at highest risk of complications

  December 5, 2011

• Caregiving and the Holidays: Live in the Moment (Source: Mayo Clinic)
  A life of greater "presence"

  December 2, 2011

• Geriatric Doctor Doesn't Shy from Tough Talk (Source: Los Angeles Times)
  CA physician says families put off conversations too long

  December 2, 2011

• New Guidelines for Genetic Heart Disease (Source: HHS)
  Most people with HCM can live a normal lifespan

  December 2, 2011

• GCM Gives Advice on Caring through the Holidays (Source: Paramus Post, NJ)
  Families dealing with Alzheimer's should manage expectations, be aware of stress

  December 2, 2011

• Regulators: Nursing Homes Should be Penalized for Overuse of Antipsychotic Drugs (Source: AP/Yahoo)
  Study describes alternatives

  December 2, 2011

• Depression Effects Demonstrable Even on the Chromosomal Level (Source: Alpha Galileo Foundation)
  Shorter telomeres in individuals who are under chronic stress

  December 1, 2011

• Two States Survey Nursing Home Residents to Assess Care (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  MN and OH include consumer questionnnaire

  December 1, 2011

• "Doughnut Hole" Continues to Shrink (Source: AP/Yahoo News)
  Average falls by one-third

  December 1, 2011

• Study Confirms Link Between Diabetes, Dementia (Source: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center)
  More confirmation that managing diabetes is of vital importance  

  December 1, 2011

• High Blood Pressure Linked to Mental Decline (Source: Los Angeles Times)
  Link puts even more emphasis on prevention

  December 1, 2011

• One in Three Americans Not Financially Prepared for Caregiving (Source: Sacramento Bee)
  Concern is shared across income brackets

  November 30, 2011

• Family Caregiving Needs Likely to Soar (Source: US News & World Reports)
  Aging boomers mean rising number of seniors with care needs

  November 30, 2011

• Census: More People Living to Age 90 (Source: U.S. Census Bureau)
  Numbers have tripled over last 30 years

  November 30, 2011

• GCMs Call Referral Service Model "Unethical" (Source: Senior Housing News)
  Services refer only to facilities with which they have contracted

  November 30, 2011

• Lipitor Goes Generic, Saving Patients Money (Source: HHS)
  Copays will drop to around $10

  November 30, 2011

• Dealing with Employees Who Are Caregivers at Home (Source: Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal, WA)
  Supporting and accommodating caregivers

  November 29, 2011

• New Book Gives Insight Into Being a Friend to Alzheimer's Patients and Caregivers (Source: Miami Herald)
  "The All Weather Friend's Guide" offers concrete suggestions for supportive friends

  November 29, 2011

• CDC to Recommend Hepatitis C Screening for Baby Boomers (Source: Family Practice News)
  One time test would identify disease in those born between 1945 - 1965

  November 29, 2011

• GCM is a Good Place to Start the Search for Resources (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinal, FL)
  Reports on recent forum

  November 29, 2011

• Elderly Lose Ability to Distinguish Odors (Source: University of Colorado)
  May put them at risk from dangerous chemicals, poor nutrition

  November 29, 2011

• For GCMs, This is "Black Friday" (Source: New York Times)
  Holiday visits offer unpleasant surprises for seniors' adult children

  November 28, 2011

• Graying of Society Offers Growth to Home-Based Caregivers (Source: Tennessean)
  4.3 million more home care workers will be needed by 2018

  November 28, 2011

• States and Communities Grapple with Issues of Golf Carts, Low-Speed Vehicles (Source: AARP)
  More seniors are using these transportation devices  

  November 28, 2011

• Need for Senior Programs is Rising, But Funding is Not (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  Greenlee: "If my budget remains flat, I will consider that a success."

  November 28, 2011

• The Aging Baby Boomers and the Question of Where to Live (Source: New York Times)
  Design features that accommodate residents growing older

  November 28, 2011

• Homebuilders Target In-Laws as Extended Families Grow (Source: Bloomberg)
  Increase in multigenerational families part of the new face of homes

  November 25, 2011

• New Report Highlights Needs of LGBT Older Adults (Source: Gerontological Society of America)
  Study explores policy issues

  November 25, 2011

• One in Five Americans Has Hearing Loss (Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine)
  Surprising figures show magnitude of the problem

  November 25, 2011

• GCM Describes Explanation for Alzheimer's Behaviors (Source: Huffington Post)
  Family may cope more effectively if they know what's behind loved one's actions

  November 25, 2011

• Shortage of Doctors Trained to Treat Elderly Grows Stark (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune)
  Geriatrician says: "We're an endangered species"

  November 25, 2011

• Nursing Home Quality Scorecards Don't Tell the Whole Score (Source: Indiana University)
  Scoring system does not take into account the issues of dementia units

  November 23, 2011

• Aging in Place: Most Seniors Want to Stay Put (Source: MSNBC)
  But it will take services and support for many

  November 23, 2011

• Osteoarthritis Increases Fall Risk (Source: Family Practice News)
  Video looks at arthritis in elder women

  November 23, 2011

• GCM Says Thanksgiving is Time to Discuss Care Plan (Source: PennLive)
  The family is all together…now what?

  November 23, 2011

• SHIP Programs Help Seniors Save on Medicare Drug Plan (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  Counselors help elderly make sense of bewildering array of choices

  November 23, 2011

• Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommended for Adults with Diabetes (Source: Family Practice News)
  Diabetics who are nursing home and assisted living residents are at increased risk

  November 22, 2011

• Trend Improving for Addressing End of Life Care (Source: Provider Magazine)
  Younger doctors are receiving more instruction

  November 22, 2011

• Affluent Seniors Could Take a Hit on Medicare (Source: Kaiser Family Foundation)
  High-income beneficiaries in the cross hairs

  November 22, 2011

• GCM Recommended to Help Long-Distance Caregivers (Source: Press of Atlantic City, NJ)
  Columnist suggests visiting NAPGCM site

  November 22, 2011

• Caregiving Comes to the Back Yard (Source: Chicago Tribune)
  A look at Med Cottages

  November 22, 2011

• Red Tape Reduces Quality of Care for Dual Eligibles (Source: Los Angeles Times)
  Navigating the system puts fragile health at risk

  November 21, 2011

• Physicians Push for More Palliative Care Despite Barriers (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  Poll finds most doctors support it

  November 21, 2011

• Medicare Savings By Raising Eligibility Age Could Be a Mirage (Source: Politico)
  Costs would shift to individuals, state governments

  November 21, 2011

• Imaging Shows Strengths and Weaknesses of Aging Brain (Source: Society for Neuroscience)
  Older and wiser?

  November 21, 2011

• GCM Can Help When Family, Elders Disagree About Care (Source: Beacon-Villager, MA)
  Third party can provide best ideas, options

  November 21, 2011

• The Holidays Can Be Hard for Caregivers (Source: Albany Times Union)
  Tips for weathering the season's extra duties

  November 18, 2011

• LGBT Seniors Face Harder Old Age (Source: University of Washington)
  Study also sees good news in resilience and innovation of gay seniors

  November 18, 2011

• Reminder: Medicare Open Enrollment Ends December 7 (Source: Medicare.gov)
  Medicare offers helpful resources to help seniors select a plan

  November 18, 2011

• Tips for Hiring a Caregiver for the Elderly (Source: Dallas Morning News)
  With the aging of the boomers, in-home personal care becomes more important

  November 18, 2011

• CA Adult Day Centers Get a Reprieve (Source: Los Angeles Times)
  Services preserved, at least for now

  November 18, 2011

• Winter Heating Costs Burden Older Consumers (Source: AARP)
  Cost increases have outpaced ability of many to adequately heat their homes

  November 17, 2011

• Nursing Home Residents Vulnerable to ID Theft, Credit Fraud (Source: Arizona Republic)
  Arrest made in theft by senior living center employee

  November 17, 2011

• Macarthur Fellow Leads Fight Against Elder Abuse (Source: USA Today)
  Award boosts awareness campaign

  November 17, 2011

• High-Tech Suits Let You Know What It's Like to Be Old (Source: HHS)
  MIT empathy-building suits prepare world for baby boom generation

  November 17, 2011

• Happiness Associated with Longer Life (Source: Science Magazine)
  But the connection isn't a simple one between well-being and longevity interplay

  November 17, 2011

• Program Seeks to Keep Seniors at Home (Source: Bangor Daily News)
  Islanders learn about "virtual assisted living"

  November 16, 2011

• Preventing Hospital Delirium (Source: New York Times)
  Simple steps protect elderly from dangerous dysfunction

  November 16, 2011

• What the Brain Fitness Technology Industry Says About Us (Source: Gerontologist)
  Study examines merit of products touted as improving cognitive health

  November 16, 2011

• A Closer Look at Aging and Cognitive Decline (Source: Mather LifeWays)
  Rapid decline should not be considered "normal"

  November 16, 2011

• Program Seeks to Reduce Hospital Trips for Nursing Home Residents (Source: Grand Forks Herald)
  Pilot program provides tools for staff  

  November 15, 2011

• Many Medicare Part D Plans Raise Costs (Source: AARP)
  Beneficiaries should examine policies closely

  November 15, 2011

• GCM Helps Families Cope with Caregiver Crisis (Source: AARP)
  When a senior loved one's condition takes a sudden change for the worst

  November 15, 2011

• Three Generations, Two Comfy Homes a Few Steps Apart (Source: New York Times)
  Building additions for caregiving include "granny flats"

  November 15, 2011

• The New Poor: Elderly Hit Hard on Health Costs (Source: Fiscal Times)
  Fewer seniors have Medicare supplemental insurance  

  November 14, 2011

• Increased Attention to Hospital Noise (Source: Boston Globe)
  Noise may hamper recovery

  November 14, 2011

• National Memory Screening Day is November 15 (Source: Alzheimer's Foundation)
  Locations throughout the country participate in event

  November 14, 2011

• Should Video Monitoring Be Required in Assisted Living Homes? (Source: Aging in Place Technology Watch)
  

  November 14, 2011

• GCM Offers Advice on Holiday Visits (Source: Patriot-News, PA)
  When visits might be too stressful for frail elder

  November 14, 2011

• The Rising Age Gap in Economic Well-Being (Source: Pew Research Center)
  Old prosper relative to the young

  November 11, 2011

• CA Senate Committee Takes Aim at Long-Term Care (Source: California Healthline)
  Policy experts: the numbers are "scary"  

  November 11, 2011

• Fluzone High-Dose for Older Adults (Source: Johns Hopkins)
  New vaccine widely available this year

  November 11, 2011

• Helping Low-Income Veterans Maintain the Best Quality of Life (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  Many unaware they qualify for long-term care benefits

  November 11, 2011

• American Bar Association Gives Advice on Working with Geriatric Social Worker (Source: ABA)
  Suggests attorneys prepare for meetings

  November 11, 2011

• Medicare Prescriptions Savings Pass $1 Billion Mark (Source: Yahoo/AP)
  Doughnut hole gradually closes

  November 10, 2011

• New York City Council Job Plan Includes Home Care Worker Training (Source: PHI)
  Goal is to create jobs and build long-term economic security

  November 10, 2011

• Senior Life Decisions After the Death of Spouse (Source: University of Alberta)
  Decisions should be made with care and support

  November 10, 2011

• Increasing Medicare Age Could Lead to Higher Costs (Source: NPR)
  Would save money for feds, but shift costs to other individuals, states, employers

  November 10, 2011

• Are Older Americans Better Off? (Source: New York Times)
  Examining the recent report about senior affluence

  November 10, 2011

• With Death of CLASS Act, Aging Americans are On Their Own (Source: Baltimore Sun)
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  November 9, 2011

• Breast Cancer Study Finds Advances Don’t Extend to Older Women (Source: MD Anderson Cancer Center)
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  November 9, 2011

• WA Voters Approve Long-Term Care Training Initiative (Source: Seattle Times)
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  November 9, 2011

• OR Nursing Home Residents Vote with iPad (Source: Politico)
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  November 9, 2011

• NAPGCM Salutes "Everyday Hero" (Source: PR Web)
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  November 9, 2011

• Study Finds No Link Between Elderly Patient Activity and Hospital Falls (Source: University of Texas Medical Branch)
  Those who are mobile are no more likely to fall

  November 8, 2011

• Need for Health Aides Will Mushroom (Source: San Antonio Express-News)
  Providers discuss the challenges

  November 8, 2011

• Boomers' Aging Casts Light on Geriatrics Shortage (Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
  Health law overhaul seeks to encourage doctors to enter profession

  November 8, 2011

• Sharp Rise in Medicare Hospice Costs (Source: Orlando Sentinel)
  Article examines questions about billing

  November 8, 2011

• Mass. GCM Says Caution is Needed with Antibiotics (Source: Wicked Local Wareham)
  Speaks about the "Get Smart" campaign

  November 8, 2011

• Relationships More Important Than Genetics When Deciding Who Cares for Aging Parents (Source: University of Missouri)
  Divorce and remarriage are affecting beliefs

  November 7, 2011

• Medicaid's Long-Term Care Users (Source: Kaiser Family Foundation)
  Spending patterns across institutional and community-based settings

  November 7, 2011

• State Medicaid Spending Up Sharply (Source: Washington Post)
  Expiration of stimulus funds hits states hard

  November 7, 2011

• Documentary Examines the End of Life (Source: WQED, Pittsburgh)
  "The Last Chapter" video now available online

  November 7, 2011

• Taking Blood Pressure Meds at Bedtime May Be Better (Source: HHS)
  Patients doing so had better heart health than those on a morning schedule, study shows.  

  November 7, 2011

• CDC Offers Materials to Match Literacy Skills of Older Adults (Source: CDC)
  Resources to help health professionals communicate with seniors

  November 4, 2011

• Geriatrician Shares Insights into Aging (Source: Boston Globe)
  Medical director speaks on benefits of focusing on what we can do rather than what we can't

  November 4, 2011

• Fade to Darkness: the Age of Alzheimer's (Source: WBUR)
  NPR series looks at the growing issue

  November 4, 2011

• Family Fear Communication Problems as Loved Ones Develop Dementia (Source: National Family Caregivers Association)
  Most develop new ways to communicate

  November 4, 2011

• Slower Walking Speed Linked to Surgical Risk in Elderly (Source: HHS)
  Before surgery, older patients should be assessed differently than younger patients, researchers say.  

  November 3, 2011

• Medicare Fraud Must End (Source: Houston Chronicle)
  Editorial comments on growing problem

  November 3, 2011

• Decline in Doctor Office Visits Could Be Permanent (Source: AMA)
  High-deductible insurance plans have patients waiting until they are sicker

  November 3, 2011

• GCMs a Good Source of Help for Families Dealing with Dementia (Source: ABC)
  Recommends NAPGCM website

  November 3, 2011

• NAPGCM Power Outage Checklist Helpful for GCM (Source: Placerville Mountain Democrat)
  Helping seniors prepare for winter

  November 2, 2011

• Mortgage Crisis Increasing Rate of Depression in Seniors (Source: University of Maryland)
  Health crisis emerging from financial difficulties in those over 50

  November 2, 2011

• Medical ID Theft a Growing Problem (Source: AMA)
  Advice for physicians  

  November 2, 2011

• Move Over Youngsters, Grandma's On Facebook (Source: University of Alabama, Birmingham)
  In the community and in senior living communities, the internet lessens depression in seniors (includes video)

  November 2, 2011

• 2011 Eldercare Cost Figures Released (Source: MetLife)
  Annual figures for nursing home, assisted living, adult day and home care

  November 2, 2011

• AT&T Plans Health-Tracking Clothing (Source: Forbes)
  May be useful for home-dwelling seniors with chronic conditions

  November 1, 2011

• The Tragic Bungling of the CLASS Act (Source: Time)
  Voluntary participation was unsustainable element

  November 1, 2011

• World Population Grows--Older (Source: Washington Post)
  What are the implications for the future?

  November 1, 2011

• Green House Concept in Nursing Homes is Growing (Source: New York Times)
  Can the model be replicated economically?

  November 1, 2011

• Home Health Agencies to See 2.3% Cut in 2012 (Source: Bloomberg)
  Medicare cuts called "severe"

  November 1, 2011

• Making the Most of Limited Vision (Source: Johns Hopkins)
  Why are some people with low vision able to be more active?

  October 31, 2011

• A Tale of Two Friends--and a Nursing Home (Source: Napa Valley Register)
  Columnist describes friends' experiences

  October 31, 2011

• Speech Therapy Key to Stroke Rehab (Source: HHS)
  But many miss out

  October 31, 2011

• Seniors Get a Break on Medicare Part B Premiums (Source: Kaiser Family Foundation)
  CMS announces a smaller increase than anticipated  

  October 31, 2011

• Health Care Costs for Retirees Can Be Crippling (Source: Wall Street Journal)
  Medical bills can crush nest egg

  October 31, 2011

• Long-Term Care Costs Continue to Climb (Source: Wall Street Journal)
  Costs highest in AK; lowest in LA

  October 28, 2011

• Plan to Close CA Adult Day Centers Raises Protest (Source: New York Times)
  Budget cuts erase a daily lifeline for the elderly and disabled

  October 28, 2011

• High Tech Shoes for Dementia Wandering (Source: NPR)
  GPS-equipped footwear uses a "geo-fence"

  October 28, 2011

• CLASS Dismissal Leaves White House Without Plan B (Source: Politico)
  What will address the growing gap in health care system?

  October 28, 2011

• Inside Deficit Reduction: What It Means for Medicare (Source: Kaiser Family Foundation)
  What impact would these changes have on providers?

  October 27, 2011

• Aging Population Drives Growth in Health Care Jobs (Source: MarketWatch)
  Could provide opportunity for mid-career job changes

  October 27, 2011

• Increased Muscle Mass Protective Against Diabetes (Source: UCLA)
  Video included; not only less fat but also more muscle is important.

  October 27, 2011

• Study Shows Disasters Cause Health Risks for Seniors (Source: University of Pennsylvania Nursing)
  Seniors in LTC and all settings should be aware of potential difficulties

  October 27, 2011

• Book Suggests GCM Services (Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
  Review of "Naked in the Nursing Home"

  October 27, 2011

• A Hearing Aid That Cuts Out the Clatter (St. Petersburg Times)
  Hearing loop technology growing rapidly

  October 26, 2011

• Denver Hospital Adds ER for Elderly (Source: Denver Post)
  Converted pediatrics unit to senior-friendly environment

  October 26, 2011

• States Limiting Medicaid Hospital Coverage in Search for Savings (Source: Kaiser Family Foundation)
  Desperate measures may not save money in long run

  October 26, 2011

• The Promises and Pitfalls of Palliative Care (Source: Los Angeles Times)
  Benefits are well-known; costs examined

  October 26, 2011

• Experts, Families Discuss Impact of Observation Stay Policy for Patients Needing Skilled Nursing After Hospital (Source: AHCA)
  Panel addresses inequity for seniors that the policy represents

  October 26, 2011

• NIA Launches Go4Life Campaign (Source: NIA)
  Online resource to encourage boomers and parents to be more active

  October 25, 2011

• Eye Care Professionals to Take Greater Role in Assessing Senior Drivers (Source: University of Michigan)
  Survey finds many providers ask seniors about driving  

  October 25, 2011

• "Inflammation Gone Wild" Can Lead to Macular Degeneration (Source: Johns Hopkins)
  New understanding about origin of the disease  

  October 25, 2011

• Old on the Job (Source: Columbia University)
  Latest episode of "Brave Old World" examines senior employees

  October 25, 2011

• Still No End in Sight for Long-Term Needs (Source: New York Times)
  Death of CLASS Act leaves middle class without options

  October 25, 2011

• Medicare Eyes Hospice Savings (Source: Politico)
  Faces $7 billion in Medicare cuts

  October 24, 2011

• New Flu Shot Contains Extra Jolt for Seniors' Immune Systems (Source: Palm Beach Post)
  Many doctors recommending patients over 65 get high dose version of shot

  October 24, 2011

• Home Health Aide Tops List of Senior-Friendly Jobs (Source: Chicago Sun-Times)
  Retirees, seniors increasingly looking at health care positions

  October 24, 2011

• When Alzheimer's Triggers Angry Behavior (Source: Los Angeles Times)
  Remember the ARE technique

  October 24, 2011

• Canadian Eldercare Expert Recommends GCM Services (Source: The Province, BC)
  Helping seniors who cannot make their own decisions  

  October 24, 2011

• "Learn To Ride Age Boom or You Will Be Crushed" (Source: Forbes)
  Prophet of aging boom Ken Dychtwald says aging America offers opportunities

  October 24, 2011

• Consider Technologies Designed for All, Including Older Adults (Source: Aging in Place Technology Watch)
  Many not specifically designed for seniors are in fact senior-friendly

  October 21, 2011

• Hebrew Senior Life: GCM Can Serve as "Eyes and Ears" (Source: Harvard Medical School)
  Plays important role for long-distance caregivers

  October 21, 2011

• Early Onset Alzheimer's in the Workplace (Source: Occupational Health & Safety)
  Advice for patients, employers

  October 21, 2011

• Elderly CA Couple Nearly Fall Victim to Scam (Source: NBC Los Angeles)
  Brazen crooks used sheriff's name

  October 21, 2011

• CLASS Act Failed Because Participation Wasn't Mandatory (Source: Christian Science Monitor)
  Robert Reich: program should have been modeled after Medicare

  October 21, 2011

• Family Caregiver Shares Father’s End-of-Life Experience (Source: WBUR, Boston)
  Multiple transfers caused unnecessary distress

  October 20, 2011

• How Health Reform Supports Family Caregivers (Source: AARP)
  Factsheet highlights provisions that mention family caregivers

  October 20, 2011

• AHQR Launches New Web Resource to Help Patients Communicate with Doctor (Source: AHQR)
  "The Questions Are the Answer"

  October 20, 2011

• Long-Term Care Plan Dies, But Problem Survives (Source: USA Today)
  Can CLASS Act critics offer alternative solution?

  October 20, 2011

• Inspiring Film Looks at Senior Athletes (Source: AgeofChampions.com)
  "Age of Champions" documentary provides look at National Senior Games

  October 19, 2011

• Social Security Raise in 2012 (Source: Los Angeles Times)
  First increase since 2009

  October 19, 2011

• GCM Gives Advice on Financial Planning for the End of Life (Source: North Country NPR)
  Audio: the economic challenges of long-term care

  October 19, 2011

• Heart Failure Rates Drop By 30% (Source: Washington Post)
  Explanation may include awareness, better control of risk factors

  October 19, 2011

• Why Health Care Transitions Are Dangerous (Source: WBUR, Boston)
  Article calls for advance directives to ensure patients' wishes met  

  October 19, 2011

• Craigslist Scam Targets Caregiver Applicants (Source: KEZI, OR)
  Purports to hire in-home caregiver

  October 18, 2011

• U.S. Assisted Living Model to be Tried in China (Source: NPR)
  Seattle-based venture to open facility in Shanghai

  October 18, 2011

• Retired Seniors Might Be Answer to America's Aging Problem (Source: Huffington Post)
  Home health care jobs perfect for many

  October 18, 2011

• Hospitals Make Almost No Headway in Cutting Readmissions (Source: AMA)
  Need to develop better discharge planning and care coordination is clear

  October 18, 2011

• Health Care: a New Civil Rights Movement? (Source: Seattle Times)
  Nurse suggests new business model for care  

  October 17, 2011

• Medicare Part D Data Spotlight: A First Look at Offerings for 2012 (Source: Kaiser Family Foundation)
  Beneficiaries will choose from an average of 31 plans

  October 17, 2011

• How Medicare Fails the Elderly (Source: New York Times)
  Jane Gross calls for shift to long-term-care coverage

  October 17, 2011

• What the Death of the CLASS Act Means for Long-Term Disability Care (Source: PBS)
  Q & A about scrapping of the act

  October 17, 2011

• GCM Offers Advice for Families Dealing with Memory Loss (Source: Milford Daily News, MA)
  When caregivers and care receivers experience conflict

  October 17, 2011

• An Aging Population Means New Jobs (Source: Forbes)
  New demand for senior-focused products and services

  October 14, 2011

• Many Fail to Think About Long-Term Care Until It's Too Late (Source: Sacramento Bee)
  Should consider family genetics and their financial situation

  October 14, 2011

• How Do You Feel Inside? (Source: Chicago Tribune)
  The key to staying healthy and living longer

  October 14, 2011

• Clock Starts Ticking Saturday for Medicare Enrollment (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  Remind seniors that period ends on December 7 this year.

  October 14, 2011

• When Caregivers Get Angry (Source: Philadelphia Inquirer)
  Cancer caregiver shares story

  October 13, 2011

• Caregiver Conference Looks At the Future (Source: WALB, GA)
  Rosalynn Carter Institute holds summit

  October 13, 2011

• Caregiving's Hidden Benefits (Source: New York Times)
  Studies show caring for a loved one can have positive health impact

  October 13, 2011

• GCM Organizes Planning for Village Project (Source: Foster City Lagonian, CA)
  Part of a growing national trend in senior care  

  October 13, 2011

• Elderly Learning Benefit of iPads (Source: Columbus Dispatch)
  Nursing home residents find many uses

  October 13, 2011

• More Realize They Face Pricey Long-Term Care (Source: NPR)
  But few understand how care is paid for

  October 12, 2011

• ID Theft Hits Seniors--and Children are the Culprits (Source: MSNBC)
  Elderly parents targeted in credit fraud

  October 12, 2011

• Report: CA Nursing Home Records Falsified (Source: Sacramento Bee)
  Investigative series looks at serious problem

  October 12, 2011

• October 12 is World Arthritis Day (Source: CDC)
  This year's theme, "Move To Improve," stresses importance of physical activity

  October 12, 2011

• GPS Enabled Shoes for People with Alzheimer's (Source: Forbes)
  Technology helps stop wandering, but doesn't take the place of caregiver vigilance.

  October 11, 2011

• Should Dementia Caregivers Hire a GCM? (Source: Johns Hopkins)
  NAPGCM website is good resource

  October 11, 2011

• Caregivers Suffer Emotional and Financial Strain (Source: UCLA)
  SCAN Foundation data shows many caregivers lack support

  October 11, 2011

• "Seagulls" and "Pigeons" Complicate Care (Source: U.S. News & World Reports)
  Long-distance caregivers who "swoop in" not always helpful

  October 11, 2011

• Care at Home Claim Needs a Reality Check (Source: Aging in Place Technology Watch)
  Many express wish to age in place--when young.

  October 11, 2011

• Poll: Americans Fearful of Long Term Care Planning (Source: Boston Globe)
  "Wishful thinking" paralyzes many

  October 10, 2011

• When It Comes to Infection, Resistance is Futile (Source: Atlantic Monthly)
  We should be treating antibiotics like an exhaustible resource

  October 10, 2011

• Obese Boomers Will Cost Medicare Plenty (Source: Miami Herald)
  Largest generation may be fattest generation.

  October 10, 2011

• GCM Featured in Francine Russo Event (Source: Wilton Bulletin, CT)
  Author of "They’re Your Parents Too" gives advice

  October 10, 2011

• More Americans Living in Multigenerational Households (Source: Pew Social Trends)
  Includes grandparents living with children, grandchildren

  October 10, 2011

• New Sensor Could Stop Senior Falls Before They Happen (Source: Virginia Tech)
  Would help identify those who are at risk

  October 7, 2011

• Builders Ready to House Wave of Baby Boomers (Source: Sarasota Herald Tribune, FL)
  Demand is now outstripping supply, say some analysts

  October 7, 2011

• Culturally Sensitive Senior Care Supports Aging Japanese Americans (Source: Sacramento Bee)
  24% of Japanese Americans are over age 65  

  October 7, 2011

• GCM Gives Advice About "The New Normal" for Alzheimer's Caregivers (Source: HealthNewsDigest)
  Understanding the behaviors of dementia  

  October 7, 2011

• Panel Faults Widely Used Prostate Cancer Test (Source: Bloomberg)
  Says results of PSA test frequently unreliable

  October 7, 2011

• The Aging States of America (Source: Stateline)
  A look at the aging trend in all states

  October 6, 2011

• Surgery Rate Late in Life Surprises Researchers (Source: New York Times)
  Nearly one in three Medicare recipients had surgery in final year of life    

  October 6, 2011

• Retirement Age Divorce Rate Rises (Source: Fiscal Times)
  Attorneys suggest caution

  October 6, 2011

• Not Your Grandma's Nursing Home (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune)
  A look at today's senior residences  

  October 6, 2011

• Could Alzheimer's Disease Be Infectious? (Source: University of Texas)
  Study examines similarity to "mad cow disease"

  October 5, 2011

• Vermont Edges Toward Single Payer Health Care (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  Gives state a different system from other 49

  October 5, 2011

• Hidden Truths About the Long Term Care Insurance Industry (Source: Forbes)
  Pay attention to "elimination period"

  October 5, 2011

• Medicare Patients At Risk of Long-Term Institutionalization After Hospital Stay (Source: Gerontological Society of America)
  Study calls for increased support for recovering at home

  October 5, 2011

• GCM Chairs Symposium on Gay and Lesbian Aging (Source: South Florida Gay News)
  Affirms importance of planning for specialized issues of LGBT community  

  October 5, 2011

• Thinking About a Retirement Strategy (Source: Wall Street Journal)
  Article admonishes boomers not to join the "ostrich generation"

  October 4, 2011

• Hospital Readmission Rate Remains High (Source: Dartmouth Atlas Project)
  Report highlights widespread failures in coordinating care

  October 4, 2011

• Remedy Is Elusive as Metallic Hips Fail at a Fast Rate (Source: New York Times)
  Faulty implants not easy to remedy  

  October 4, 2011

• Supreme Court Opens with Medicaid Cut Case (Source: Washington Post)
  California case first of many momentous issues to be heard

  October 4, 2011

• GCM Gives Advice for People Newly Diagnosed with Alzheimer's (Source: Greenville News)
  Responding to diagnosis of U of Tennessee basketball coach diagnosis

  October 4, 2011

• The Importance of Caregiver Groups (Source: Eureka Times-Standard, CA)
  Being with others who have been there helps decrease depression, anger

  October 3, 2011

• Portrait Exhibit Captures Alzheimer's Victims, Caregivers (Source: Hartford Courant)
  Will be displayed in CT state capitol

  October 3, 2011

• Trial and Error a Memory Boost for Seniors (Source: CBC)
  Study: "The older brain can deal with errors."

  October 3, 2011

• Yakima Seniors Sign Pledge for Nursing Home Care (Source: KNDO, WA)
  Ask lawmakers to protect Medicare, Medicaid

  October 3, 2011

• CA Governor Signs Bills to Protect Elderly (Source: Mercury-News)
  Legislation deals with elder abuse, close of care facilities

  October 3, 2011

• Dementia Patients Benefit from Hospice Care (Source: AMA)
  Is growing use of these services of benefit?

  September 30, 2011

• People with Arthritis Overreport Physical Activity (Source: Northwestern University)
  Accurate recording shows patients getting little exercise.

  September 30, 2011

• iPads Help Elderly Remember, Socialize (Source: Orlando Sentinel)
  Video: gadgets are a big hit in nursing homes

  September 30, 2011

• Never Too Old to Quit (Source: New York Times)
  Studies show seniors can benefit from tobacco cessation, no matter how long they’ve smoked

  September 30, 2011

• GCM Can Help with Those "Touchy" Conversations (Source: USA Today)
  Making conversations a little less uncomfortable  

  September 30, 2011

• During "Take Action Week," Aging Experts Meet With Elected Officials (Source: Gerontological Society of America)
  Say Congress must protect funds for aging America

  September 29, 2011

• Elderly Women Who Break a Hip at Increased Risk of Dying Within a Year (Kaiser Permanente)
  Increases risk fivefold

  September 29, 2011

• Health Overhaul Heads to Justices (Source: Wall Street Journal)
  Both sides ask for speedy resolution

  September 29, 2011

• Hospitals Failing Patients After Discharge (Source: The Hill)
  Readmission rates are rising dramatically

  September 29, 2011

• Coffee May Lessen Depression in Women (Source: AMA)
  Study suggests protective effect

  September 29, 2011

• Long-Term Care Insurance Gets a Makeover (Source: Reuters)
  Companies are trying to make policies more attractive

  September 28, 2011

• Telehealth Market Posed to Explode (Source: InformationWeek)
  Aging of population seen as major factor in soaring demand

  September 28, 2011

• Retirement Expectations Were Too Rosy for Many (Source: NPR)
  Travel, relaxation give way to lifetime employment for some

  September 28, 2011

• Listeria Cantaloupe Outbreak Hits Many Elderly (Source: MSNBC)
  Most infections have hit consumers over 60

  September 28, 2011

• Veteran Family Caregivers Face Overwhelming Challenges (Source: New York Times)
  Many care for injured spouses, children

  September 28, 2011

• Prevention of Pressure Ulcers in Nursing Homes is Cost Effective (Source: University of Toronto)
  Low-tech interventions have major impact

  September 27, 2011

• Senior Men Invited to Hawaii Casting Call (Source: KITV)
  Universal Studios looking for extras for film "Battleship"

  September 27, 2011

• CA Business Scams Senior with Memory Loss (Source: KTVU)
  Officials investigating possibility of other victims

  September 27, 2011

• WA to Limit Medicaid Emergency Room Visits (Source: Seattle Times)
  Will be billed for more than three visits

  September 27, 2011

• Humor Therapist Benefits Australian Dementia Residents (Source: Sydney Morning Herald)
  People with dementia still experience humor, but find different things funny.  

  September 27, 2011

• Diabetes Health and Hispanic Heritage Month (Source: CDC)
  Hispanics are at 66% greater risk

  September 26, 2011

• Hope for Alzheimer's Patients Through Art (Source: Atelier Mends)
  Artist expresses his journey with the disease  

  September 26, 2011

• Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Often Overlooked as Diagnosis (Source: Chicago Sun-Times)
  Chicago woman advocates for father

  September 26, 2011

• Many Patients Hide Depression from Primary Care Doctors (Source: AMA)
  Considering perceived barriers to getting help  

  September 26, 2011

• The Unsung Heroes of Elder Care (Source: Washington Post)
  Letter to the editor: majority of family caregivers do a great job

  September 26, 2011

• The Role of Human Factors in Home Health Care (Source: AHQR)
  Latest in "Health Care Comes Home" series; read free online

  September 23, 2011

• Elder Rights Advocate Wins "Genius Grant" (Source: McKnight's)
  Marie-Therese Connolly wins MacArthur Foundation grant

  September 23, 2011

• Hundreds Turn Out at Capitol to Support Medicaid (Source: PHI International)
  Targets Supercommittee process

  September 23, 2011

• Social Security is Critical Income Source for Older Americans (Source: AARP)
  A state-by-state look at estimates

  September 23, 2011

• Aging Care Transitions Toolkit Now Available (Source: Administration on Aging)
  Bridging the gap between medical and long-term services and support    

  September 22, 2011

• Concern Grows that Elderly Get Too Many Medical Tests (Source: Kaiser Family Foundation)
  Some tests may do more harm than good for frail seniors

  September 22, 2011

• Mastering Our Dread of Alzheimer's (Source: Crosscut)
  Looking at dementia in a different way

  September 22, 2011

• Fewer Seniors Own their Own Home (Source: AARP)
  Recession has hit elders hard

  September 22, 2011

• Certified GCM Receives Spider-Man Award (Source: Broadway World)
  "Everyday Heroes" program recognizes New York nurse practitioner

  September 22, 2011

• How Could Eye Test Spot Alzheimer's Disease? (Source: CBS)
  Width of blood vessels is key  

  September 21, 2011

• Smoking Linked with Chronic Pain (Source: American Pain Society)
  Chemical and mechanical reasons suggested

  September 21, 2011

• More Elderly Unmarried Couples Living Together (Source: Seattle Times)
  Money is the key reason

  September 21, 2011

• Medicare Open Enrollment Begins Early This Year (Source: HHS)
  Seniors should start looking at their current plan now

  September 21, 2011

• Senior Medicare Patrols Help Fight Fraud (Source: USA Today)
  Older adults help investigators identify crooks

  September 21, 2011

• GCM Presents on the Problem of Hoarding (Source: Old Northeast-Downtown St. Pete Patch, FL)
  Group of experts say it is more common with seniors  

  September 21, 2011

• Two-Thirds of Californians Unprepared for Costs of Growing Older (Source: UCLA)
  Ability to save is hampered by weak economy

  September 20, 2011

• To Cut Deficit, Obama Takes a Scalpel to Health Programs (Source: NPR)
  Biggest cut would come to prescription drug payments

  September 20, 2011

• Should Seniors Receive Counseling Before Entering Assisted Living? (Source: Minnesota Public Radio)
  MN move angers some

  September 20, 2011

• Boomer Time Bomb (Source: Los Angeles Times)
  Editorial calls for federal insurance plan

  September 20, 2011

• GCM Offers Advice for CO Employers (Source: Coloradoan)
  Can provide one-on-one assistance as families navigate a maze of resources  

  September 20, 2011

• Dementia Care's Hard Lessons (Source: Morning Sentinel, ME)
  Maine program provides critical knowledge for at-home caregivers

  September 19, 2011

• Scorecard Confirms Experience of Good and Bad Elder Care (Source: Common Health)
  A look at the recent ratings announcement  

  September 19, 2011

• CA Nursing Home Records Falsified (Source: Sacramento Bee)
  Investigation shows coverups

  September 19, 2011

• GCMs Give Advice About Alzheimer's, Long-Distance Caregiving (Source: Dedham Transcript, MA)
  Provide a wide array of services

  September 19, 2011

• Alzheimer's and Divorce: Robertson Statement Examined (Source: New York Times)
  Alzheimer's Association says the issues are complex

  September 19, 2011

• Study Examines Issue of Distance Caregiving (Source: Nurse.com)
  Family feel uncertainty and a lack of control

  September 16, 2011

• Sleep Apnea Associated with Greater Risk of Dementia in Older Women (Source: JAMA)
  Hypoxia may damage the brain

  September 16, 2011

• Can Treatments Slow Alzheimer's? (Source: Boston Globe)
  Video: many Americans have misconceptions about the disease

  September 16, 2011

• American Hospital Association: Raise Medicare Age (Source: Politico)
  Studies suggest idea might backfire

  September 16, 2011

• Who Cares for the Caregivers? (Source: Deseret News, UT)
  The vital need for respite

  September 16, 2011

• Spokane GCMs Are Part of Huge Cultural Shift (Source: Spokane Spokesman-Review)
  Part of a growing business trend  

  September 16, 2011

• Boomer Time Bomb (Source: Los Angeles Times)
  Federal insurance plan could help offset the cost of long-term healthcare

  September 15, 2011

• Tax Scam Targets Elderly (Source: Mill Valley Patch, CA)
  IRS spreads the word about a new con

  September 15, 2011

• Families Urge Action as U.S. Drafts Alzheimer's Plan (Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
  Patients, families ask that the disease be a research priority

  September 15, 2011

• Caregivers Don't Always See the Spirit Diminishing (Source: New York Times)
  As a loved one arrives at the end of life, how do we know it is really over?

  September 15, 2011

• Nursing Homes Rethink Use of Antipsychotics (Source: San Francisco Chronicle)
  39% have reduced use since FDA warning

  September 15, 2011

• City's Aging Population Offers Glimpse of the Future (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  How the "silver tsunami" is changing the healthcare scene

  September 14, 2011

• For the Dying, a Chance to Rewrite Life (Source: NPR)
  Dignity Therapy gives people at the end of life a sense of peace

  September 14, 2011

• Adult Day Cuts Among Painful Changes in California (Source: Newsweek)
  A sense of dwindling options

  September 14, 2011

• Salt Lake County Surveys Caregivers for Needs (Source: Salt Lake Tribune)
  Survey is online; closes September 30  

  September 14, 2011

• Insulin Spray May Improve Alzheimer's Symptoms (Source: HHS)
  Small study yields intriguing results

  September 14, 2011

• Assisted Living Sector Adds Jobs (Source: McKnight's)
  Outpaces nursing home job growth

  September 13, 2011

• Phone Call "Pep Talk" Motivates Stroke Patients (Source: University of Michigan)
  More likely to get follow up care

  September 13, 2011

• When Adjusting to a Senior Residence is Challenging (Source: Toronto Globe and Mail)
  Calls for timely assessment by geriatrician

  September 13, 2011

• Rebuilding Nursing Homes a Major Post-quake Challenge for Japan (Source: Mainichi Daily News)
  Six months after huge quake, many facilities are overcrowded—but others almost empty  

  September 13, 2011

• Is Grief Different Than It Used to Be? (Source: Boston Globe)
  Author argues that longer illnesses change the nature of loss

  September 12, 2011

• Medicare Advantage Enrollment Continues to Rise (Source: Kaiser Family Foundation)
  Premiums dip slightly

  September 12, 2011

• Saving Strategies for Older Singles (Source: Wall Street Journal)
  Cost of living is 40-50% higher without shared expenses

  September 12, 2011

• Former British Health Service Chief Says Hospitals Should Close to Spend More on Eldercare (Source: Guardian UK)
  Resources should go to burgeoning numbers of older people

  September 12, 2011

• GCM Provides Assurance During Family Holiday Getaways (Source: PR Web)
  NAPGCM offers directory for families

  September 12, 2011

• Twelve New Conditions Added to Social Security Compassionate Allowances (Source: Social Security)
  Brings list to 100

  September 9, 2011

• Will the Elderly Bring Down India? (Source: Global Post)
  Country's 81 million seniors already straining the health system

  September 9, 2011

• Best and Worst States for Long-Term Care (Source: WebMD)
  Collaborative study rates states according to quality of life, choice

  September 9, 2011

• CA Nursing Homes Operating on Generators (Source: Sign On San Diego)
  Facilities report things went smoothly during record power blackout

  September 9, 2011

• GCM Organizes CA Senior Village (Source: Foster City Lagonian)
  Describes growing trend in aging in place movement

  September 9, 2011

• Kidney Donors Push for Better Risk Information (Source: Los Angeles Times)
  Data is incomplete on how these patients fare

  September 8, 2011

• Spiritual Retreat Can Lower Depression, Raise Hope in Heart Patients (Source: University of Michigan)
  Non-denominational retreats might include meditation, guided imagery, journal writing

  September 8, 2011

• "Senior Moments" Less Common than Perception (Source: USA Today)
  Study shows majority experience only small cognitive decline  

  September 8, 2011

• 91 Charged with Medicare Fraud Across U.S. (Source: Washington Post)
  Obama administration escalates crackdown

  September 8, 2011

• Deep Brain Stimulation Improves Parkinson's Symptoms Long Term (Source: JAMA)
  But does not stop progression of the disease    

  September 7, 2011

• Family Caregivers, Dementia Loved Ones Have Different Perception of Care (Source: Penn State)
  Caregivers may not understand the things that are important to their loved one

  September 7, 2011

• Detecting and Preventing Elderly Financial Abuse (Source: Fox Business)
  Signs to look out for

  September 7, 2011

• Seniors Falling into the "Donut Hole" Buy Fewer Drugs (Source: Kaiser Family Foundation)
  Situation is somewhat better under health reform

  September 7, 2011

• Gout is On the Rise (Source: Boston Globe)
  Becoming more common as Americans pile on the pounds

  September 6, 2011

• Updated Fact Sheet on Medicare Preventive Benefits (Source: Kaiser Family Foundation)
  Includes chart of covered services

  September 6, 2011

• Senior Citizens Learn Social Media (Source: The Atlantic)
  Assisted living and independent living seniors learn to connect

  September 6, 2011

• When Lapses Aren't Just Signs of Aging (Source: New York Times)
  Article looks at latest research on MCI  

  September 6, 2011

• NAPGCM's Fodrini-Johnson Gives Advice on Caregiving Contracts (Source: US News & World Reports)
  Five steps to a family caregiving agreement  

  September 6, 2011

• LGBT Aging Adds Legal Resources Information (Source: LGBT Aging Center)
  New web section addresses legal support, financial planning

  September 2, 2011

• Virtual Empathy" Training for Caregivers (Source: Courier-Gazette, TX)
  Simulation helps employees, family understand experience of dementia residents

  September 2, 2011

• Medical Tourism: a Faraway Fix (Source: Los Angeles Times)
  Price tag sends many south of the border

  September 2, 2011

• Billie Jean King Promotes Exercise for People with Arthritis (Source: Arthritis Foundation)
  Ads will air at U.S. Open  

  September 2, 2011

• NAPGCM's Cordes Speaks Out Against Referral Model (Source: New York Times)
  Seattle Times article series sparks increased scrutiny

  September 2, 2011

• Grandparents Today Are Younger, Better Off and More Generous (Source: MetLife Mature Market Institute)
  The number of grandparents has hit a record high

  September 1, 2011

• Family Caregiver Series Looks at Worries and Rewards (Source: Forbes)
  Columbia students produce multimedia report  

  September 1, 2011

• Japan Looking at Alternatives to Keep Seniors Safe (Source: Reuters)
  House sharing is one way to protect older citizens

  September 1, 2011

• Living to 100 and Beyond (Source: Wall Street Journal)
  A look at longevity research

  September 1, 2011

• Loss of Home Equity Downsizes Retirement for Many (Source: USA Today)
  Falling housing costs force would-be retirees to keep working

  August 31, 2011

• Changes to Medigap Plans Meet Resistance (Source: Kaiser Health News)
  "Unlikely group" resists increase in beneficiaries' share of cost

  August 31, 2011

• Airstream Assisted Living? (Source: New York Times)
  When it's time to park the RV for good

  August 31, 2011

• CA Alzheimer's Caregivers Give Feedback (Source: Bakersfield Californian)
  Helping to shape national plan

  August 31, 2011

• Video: Home Care is Care Option After Hospital (Source: KHON, Honolulu)
  Services have expanded in recent years

  August 31, 2011

• Insurance Advisors May Consult GCM (Source: Insurance News.net)
  Issues to consider when a client has Alzheimer's

  August 31, 2011

• Drink May Cause Invisible Brain Harm (Source: Irish Examiner)
  Alcohol-related brain injury could be responsible for more dementia cases than thought

  August 30, 2011

• How Geriatrics Experts Care for Their Own (Source: Chicago Tribune)
  Even specialists struggle with the challenges

  August 30, 2011

• Some Older Americans Overwhelmed by Medicare Options (Source: Harvard Medical School)
  Those with mental decline have most trouble sorting through options

  August 30, 2011

• Deciding to Die, Then Shown the Door (Source: New York Times)
  Assisted living and "death with dignity"

  August 30, 2011

• Alzheimer's Association Volunteer Recommends GCM (Source: Los Alamitos-Seal Beach Patch)
  Says families should consult NAPGCM  

  August 30, 2011

• Medicare Hospice Costs Up 70% (Source: USA Today)
  CMS considers reducing payments for hospice in nursing facilities

  August 29, 2011

• Middle Age Women Care for Everyone But Themselves (Source: USA Today)
  Columnist Sheehy says this group is the most stressed, overworked

  August 29, 2011

• The Long-Term Care Threat (Source: CBS Moneywatch)
  Planning ahead for future needs

  August 29, 2011

• Bernanke: Aging Population, Costly Healthcare System Are Recovery Hurdles (Source: NPR)
  Smarter healthcare could save money, boost economy

  August 29, 2011

• Caregivers Should Take Advantage of GCM Services (Source: New York Times)
  Balancing career and care

  August 29, 2011

• Adding Mother-In-Law Apartments a Growing Trend (Source: Stamford Times)
  More home remodels and additions to accommodate aging parents

  August 26, 2011

• Trend Towards Increased Family Caregiving (Source: Toledo Blade)
  Financial concerns keep more seniors out of nursing homes

  August 26, 2011

• Nursing Home Ombudsman Serves as Watchdog (Source: Ventura Star)
  A look at the volunteer program

  August 26, 2011

• Grandparents Stepping in to Help Grandchildren in Bad Economy (Source: Washington Post)
  Have become "the family safety net"

  August 26, 2011

• GCM Discusses the Difficult Decisions of Elder Care (Source: KUOW, WA)
  Panel of experts discuss the options  

  August 26, 2011

• Kyocera Develops Cell Phone That Doubles as Pedometer and Mobile Alarm (Source: Tech Crunch)
  Can automatically send data to caregivers

  August 25, 2011

• Older Adults Embrace the Co-Housing Connection (Source: Sacramento Bee)
  Seniors-only housing design fits the boomer lifestyle

  August 25, 2011

• Millions of Seniors Taking Advantage of Health Law (Source: Kaiser Health News Blog)
  New benefits began this year

  August 25, 2011

• Hip Implant Complaints Surge, Even as the Dangers are Studied (Source: New York Times)
  All-metal replacement hops may be most costly problem in years

  August 25, 2011

• Consumers Should Be Aware of Illegal Balance Billing (Source: Businessweek)
  The medical bill you shouldn't pay; Medicare recipients can be targeted

  August 25, 2011

• The Far Shore of Aging (Source: American Public Media)
  Resources and programming for seniors and family caregivers

  August 24, 2011

• Fragile Economy Keeps Older Workers from Retirement (Source: Bloomberg)
  The doubts begin when they open their 401(k) statements

  August 24, 2011

• A "Government Takeover" of Healthcare? (Source: Kaiser Family Foundation)
  Study evaluates spending trends

  August 24, 2011

• Effectively Reaching and Portraying People Over 50 (Source: International Council on Active Aging)
  Modern seniors prefer "people in midlife" to ageist stereotypes

  August 24, 2011

• GCM Can Help Develop an Eldercare Game Plan (Source: Huffington Post)
  Suggests NAPGCM website as resource

  August 24, 2011

• The Growing Retirement Nightmare for Women (Source: Fiscal Times)
  Caregiving, longer lifespan mean a new picture for female seniors

  August 23, 2011

• For Many Seniors, There May Be No Retirement (Source: Wall Street Journal)
  Battered nest eggs, housing collapse mean many continue to work  

  August 23, 2011

• Price List Could Be a Radical Medical Tool (Source: WBUR, Boston)
  Many physicians have no idea about the costs of procedures

  August 23, 2011

• Cut Medicare, Help Patients (Source: New York Times)
  Editorial urges smart cuts

  August 23, 2011

• Minor Ailments Linked to Alzheimer's (Source: AARP)
  Skin irritations, sore feet, poorly fitting dentures—linked with dementia?

  August 22, 2011

• Only CA Has More Alzheimer's Cases Than Florida (Source: Orlando Sentinel)
  Story calls southern state "Ground Zero" for dementia

  August 22, 2011

• Advice for Consumers on Coping with Nursing Home Cuts (Source: Wall Street Journal)
  Article lists quality issues

  August 22, 2011

• GCM Moderates Forum on Medicare Policies (Source: The Day, CT)
  The topic: inpatient versus observation stays

  August 22, 2011

• Housing Bust Derails Some Seniors' Assisted Living Care (Source: Kaiser Family Foundation)
  Thousands of seniors unable to move; family find themselves paying

  August 22, 2011

• Baby Boomers Worry About Finances, Health Costs (Source: NPR)
  Concern outpaces fears of illness, dying, disability  

  August 19, 2011

• New Devices Will Monitor Activity, Sleep, Diet, Even Mood (Source: MIT Tech Review)
  Might aid in keeping seniors safe and healthy at home

  August 19, 2011

• Too Many Medicare Advantage Choices Can Decrease Enrollment (Source: Health Affairs)
  Elderly can become overwhelmed by decision, especially those with cognitive impairment

  August 19, 2011

• Mistakes in Storage May Alter Medication (Source: New York Times)
  Deterioration can be deadly

  August 19, 2011

• GCM Offers Advice on Navigating Medicare Coverage (Source: WTNH, CT)
  Discusses growing use of "observation" status

  August 19, 2011

• Caring for Hmong at Home (Source: Wisconsin State Journal)
  A look at culturally sensitive eldercare for this community

  August 18, 2011

• Shingles Vaccine in Short Supply (Source: Los Angeles Times)
  Article looks at insurance situation

  August 18, 2011

• Does Moving to a Nursing Home Cause Depression? (Source: Naples News, FL)
  Family, staff should look for warning signs

  August 18, 2011

• Home Health Aides in Demand as Hospitals, Nursing Homes Trim Rolls (Source: Washington Post)
  Labor shortage is looming

  August 18, 2011

• Most Boomers Want to Age in Place, But Few Have a Plan (Source: The Hartford)
  Company offers online tool to help planning

  August 18, 2011

• GCM Discusses Pet Therapy Program (Source: Sun-Sentinel, FL)
  Describes benefits of animal visits

  August 17, 2011

• 2011-12 Flu Vaccines Approved (Source: FDA)
  Will be same formula as last year

  August 17, 2011

• The Growing Role of Service Dogs (Source: Los Angeles Times)
  Helping people with epilepsy, autism, mobility challenges

  August 17, 2011

• Mixed Review for Senior-Targeted Computer (Source: Wall Street Journal)
  Says Telikin is on the right track; still has bugs

  August 17, 2011

• How Will Japan Handle "Super-Aging" Society? (Source: The Gerontologist)
  Has highest proportion of older adults in the world

  August 17, 2011

• BBB Raises Red Flag on Home Care Scam (Source: Idaho Statesman)
  A list of company names

  August 16, 2011

• Toll on Family Caregivers is Huge (Source: NPR)
  Coverage of new AARP report

  August 16, 2011

• Lower Health Literacy Hazardous to Your Health (Source: HHS)
  Among older people, lack of ability to understand care linked with higher mortality

  August 16, 2011

• Seniors Struggle with Drug Coverage (Source: The Hill)
  The complex process scares off beneficiaries

  August 16, 2011

• GCM Presents Memory Care Seminar (Source: Houston Observer)
  Awareness events held at senior community

  August 16, 2011

• CA Lawmakers Propose Transparency for Home Care Industry (Source: KGO, San Francisco)
  Efforts to regulate caregivers proposed

  August 15, 2011

• Tucson Volunteers Help Seniors Remain Independent (Source: Arizona Daily Star)
  Corona Cares serve Tucson elderly

  August 15, 2011

• New Report Shows Seniors' Economic Security Falling (Source: Brandeis University)
  36% live in "state of uncertainty"

  August 15, 2011

• Medigap Policies May Be on the Table (Source: Connecticut Mirror)
  Seniors could pay extra $7500 for healthcare expenses each year

  August 15, 2011

• GCM Gives Advice on Balancing Care and Work (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch, VA)
  How to ask for more flexible work hours

  August 15, 2011

• Middle Aged Sacramentans Join Ranks of Unpaid Caregivers (Source: Sacramento Bee)
  Family provide many services for loved ones  

  August 12, 2011

• Alzheimer's Hurts Caregivers (Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal)
  A look at dementia family caregivers in Nevada

  August 12, 2011

• GCM Offers Elder Care EAP (Source: Southern Pines Pilot, NC)
  NAPGCM member can provide access to nationwide resources

  August 12, 2011

• Ontario to Expand Help for Aggressive Dementia Patients (Source: Globe & Mail)
  Getting adequate care for these patients is major problem of modern medicine

  August 12, 2011

• Are Grandparents Safer Drivers Than Parents? (Source: Seattle Times)
  Study suggest yes

  August 12, 2011

• Cities, Businesses Adapt to Serve Aging Population (Source: San Francisco Chronicle)
  Walkability, lifelong communities to serve needs of boomers    

  August 11, 2011

• Nevada Skilled Nursing Industry Faces Ongoing Economic Challenges (Source: Carson Now)
  Nevada Health Care Association discusses negative impact of cuts

  August 11, 2011

• Elderly Losing Home-Delivered Meals (Source: Huffington Post)
  Could lead to nursing home move

  August 11, 2011

• New Global Model of Alzheimer's Pinpoints Main Risk Factors (Source: Alzheimer's Association)
  Also examined factors for cognitive resiliency

  August 11, 2011

• GCM Gives Advice on Making a Senior Move (Source: Springfield State Journal-Register, IL)
  Discusses moves of necessity, amenity and kinship

  August 11, 2011

• Medigap Reforms: Potential Effects of Benefit Restrictions (Source: Kaiser Family Foundation)
  Study: would have disproportionate effect on sickest enrollees

  August 10, 2011

• Therapeutic Robot Seal a Hit in Nursing Home (Source: Greenwich Time, CT)
  Alzheimer's residents love interactive seal

  August 10, 2011

• When Memory Slips Away, Caregivers are Challenged (Source: Los Altos Town Crier)
  Story recounts family’s experience with early-onset dementia

  August 10, 2011

• Looming Medicare Cuts Jeopardize Colorado Nursing Homes (Source: Denver Post)
  Losses will threaten staffing levels, squeeze facilities

  August 10, 2011

• NAPGCM President-Elect Gives Advice for Protecting Elderly Parents from "Sharks" (Source: CNN)
  Helping senior loved ones avoid predatory financial products  

  August 10, 2011

• Feds, Medicare Crack Down on Scooter Fraud (Source: USA Today)
  Scammers bilk system out of millions

  August 9, 2011

• Boomers Say They're Not Old Yet (Source: AP/Yahoo)
  First members becoming eligible for Medicare

  August 9, 2011

• New Blood Test for Alzheimer's Shows Promise (Source: HHS)
  Correctly identified the disease with 96 percent accuracy  

  August 9, 2011

• GCM Offers Advice on Hearing Loss (Source: Half Moon Bay Review)
  Seniors may refuse to admit a hearing problem

  August 9, 2011

• Is America Ready for More Old Men? (Source: New York Times)
  Panel discussion looks at changing numbers, draws spirited discussion

  August 9, 2011

• A Difficult Lesson in Hiring Caregiver for Mom (Source: Los Angeles Times)
  Adult children recount horror—and success--stories

  August 8, 2011

• Omnicare Accused of Selling Contaminated Drugs to Nursing Homes (Source: CBS)
  Company failed to install closed air circulation system

  August 8, 2011

• GCM Consults with States Attorney About Elder Abuse (Source: Milford Beacon, DE)
  Former health  care worker founded professional group

  August 8, 2011

• CA Aims to Mitigate Loss of Funds for Adult Day Care (Source: Los Angeles Times)
  Affects state's most vulnerable residents

  August 8, 2011

• CLASS Act Deserves a Shot (Source: Newsday)
  Columnist: need for long term care isn't going away just because we prefer not to pay for it

  August 8, 2011

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