OUR SERVICESCutting Back on Needed Medications to Save Money,
New York Times, Oct. 21, 2008
The economic downturn is causing some to stop taking medications, in an effort to save money.
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Car Makers Simulate Aging to Design Cars for Elders,
San Francisco Chronicle, Oct. 20, 2008
Car designers are putting on “aging suits” to learn what it’s like to inhabit an elder body, and make cars safe and comfortable for older drivers.
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Going Green Attracts Elder Clients,
USA Today, Oct. 8, 2008
Senior communities find that going green appeals their elder clients.
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Robot Relieves Dementia Symptoms,
Washington Post, Oct. 2, 2008
A fur-covered robot that looks like a baby seal is proving to be an effective therapeutic tool for those with dementia.
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Boomers Find New Careers After Retiring,
The Wall Street Journal, Oct. 1, 2008
Boomers are continuing to work later in life, but often switch careers to pursue new interests.
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Boomers Using Original Names in Place of Tradition,
The Arizona Republic, Sept. 25, 2008
Boomers are rejecting traditional names name like “Grandma” or “Grandpa” as they become grandparents.
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Elders Play Important Role in Elections,
News Blaze, Sept. 19, 2008
Elders have in the past been an important voting demographic because so many of them can be counted on to vote in any given election. This article examines their possible impact on the upcoming election.
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One Man Redefining the Way We Look at Aging,
The Baltimore Sun, August 31, 2008
Dr. Bill Thomas, author of In the Arms of Elders: A Parable of Wise Leadership and Community Building, is determined to change the entire aging system.
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Retirement Not Always Permanent,
Newsday, August 23, 2008
Nineteen percent of retirees go back to work, for financial reasons or due to boredom. Experts advise planning for a successful retirement.
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Culture Change in Central New York,
McKnight’s, August 21, 2008
Central New York’s Sitrin Health Care Center has been involved with the Center for Health Care Design, a research and advocacy organization, to improve care for elders by providing affordable long-term care in home-based settings.
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Green Senior Living Catching On,
Dallas Morning News, Aug. 21, 2008
Green retirement communities are gaining in popularity. Benefits include less energy and water consumption and improved indoor air quality for residents.
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Training Programs Simulate Aging,
New York Times, Aug. 3, 2008
Training programs that simulate old age are being used by medical schools and in the business world.
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Astronaut Shoes Can Help Elders Balance,
Associated Press, July 31, 2008
Technology developed to help astronauts regain balance after spending time in zero gravity may also help elders avoid dangerous falls.
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Bill Reduces Mental Health Co-pay for Elders, National Public Radio, July 24, 2008
Congress has passed legislation that reduces the co-payment paid by elders for mental health services from 50 percent to 20 percent.
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Independent Living Labs Looking for Ways to Support Aging in Place, Chicago Tribune, July 6, 2008
Researchers continue to offer technology solutions to permit elders to retain their independence.
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Silicon Valley Targeting Aging Boomers, San Francisco Chronicle, June 18, 2008
A Silicon Valley Summit offers a window into the way aging boomers are driving trends in technology.
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Primary Care Doctors Becoming Rarer, EurekaAlert, June 17, 2008
The U.S. could face a shortage of up to 44,000 primary care physicians by 2025, according to a new University of Missouri study.
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Affluent Elders Choose Luxury Community Over Aging in Place, Los Angeles Times, June 12, 2008
A luxury senior living community in California offers specialized services to elders who can afford to pay for them.
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Boomers Hope to Spend End of Life at Home, U.S. News and World Report, June 11, 2008
Close to half of boomers surveyed say ideally they will be cared for at home by both family and professionals, according to a new study.
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Geriatric Care Management a Growing Field, New York Times, Jun 8, 2008
Geriatric care managers help elders and their families navigate the terrain of growing older.
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Web Site Provides Blueprint for New NORC Communities, New York Sun, June 2, 2008
NORCBlueprint.org is a new Web site launched by the founders of the original New York communities. Its purpose is to outline NORC strategies, track health care, and serve as resource for groups such as the United Hospital Fund, the site’s sponsor.
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Early Diagnosis Gives Alzheimer’s a Voice, The Washington Post, June 2, 2008
As more people with Alzheimer’s get diagnosed earlier, while still articulate, the disease’s victims are finding a collective voice to demand better research and treatment.
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End of Life Care Disparities Raise Questions, New York Times, May 30, 2008
Elders at New York City’s private hospitals receive more intensive end of life care than those patients at municipal hospitals, according to a new study. The study raises questions about the effectiveness of aggressive and less-aggressive treatment at end of life.
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First Cohousing Community in Texas, The Dallas Morning News, May 21, 2008
Wildflower Village in Texas is a “cohousing” community created by a dozen boomers, who over the last two years have contributed hundreds of hours to create their ideal retirement neighborhood.
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Culture Change is Better Business, McKnight’s, May 19, 2008
Nursing homes that implement culture change practices see improved business results including higher occupancy rates and lower operational costs, according to a recent study.
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Silver Alerts in Some States Help Locate Missing Elders, The Hartfourd Courant, May 12, 2008
Silver Alert, modeled on the national Amber Alert program to find missing children, has resulted in the safe return of most elders reported missing. However, only seven states are currently using this new of missing persons program.
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Researchers Warn of Drastic Change to Patient Privacy, New York Times, April 17, 2008
Leading researchers warn that if big companies like Microsoft and Google enter the health record field, research and patient privacy may change drastically. The researchers support electronic patient records but believe the arrival of these corporate entrants will bring “a seismic change” in the stewardship of patient information.
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Culture Change Lab in Rhode Island, Providence Business News, April 14, 2008
Tockwotton Home, a nursing home in Provincetown, is working with research and development partners in the region to create a “laboratory” for new elder care products and approaches. The work will influence plans for its new facility.
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Hebrew SeniorLife Prepares for More Elders in Need of Health Care, Wall Street Journal, April 14, 2008
To get ready for a new wave of elder patients, the Institute of Medicine today calls for more geriatric training for health care workers. Hebrew SeniorLife in Boston is a good example of how to prepare.
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