What I’ve Learned Over a Lifetime of Caring for the Dying
As a doctor who cares for the dying, I know that direct-care aides are invaluable to patients and their families. We need to honor the work they do. More
How End-of-Life Doulas Help Ease the Final Transition
We are your personal advocate, cheerleader, companion, guide, ear, rock. More
Caring for an Aging Nation
The number of Americans 65 and older is expected to nearly double in the next 40 years. Finding a way to provide and pay for the long-term health services they need won’t be easy. More
Aiding Her Dying Husband, a Geriatrician Learns the Emotional and Physical Toll of Caregiving
This has been a year like none other for Dr. Rebecca Elon, who has dedicated her professional life to helping older adults. More
For-profit nursing homes and hospices are a bad deal for older Americans
There is evidence that for-profit nursing homes and hospices are putting profits ahead of people, taking a deadly toll during the pandemic. More
Maggots, Rape and Yet Five Stars: How U.S. Ratings of Nursing Homes Mislead the Public
Nursing homes have manipulated the influential star system in ways that have masked deep problems — and left them unprepared for Covid-19. More
‘Falling through cracks’: Vaccine bypasses some older adults
Jean Andrade, an 88-year-old who lives alone, has been waiting for her COVID-19 vaccine since she became eligible under state guidelines nearly a month ago. More
High Staff Turnover at U.S. Nursing Homes Poses Risks for Residents’ Care
A new study highlights the persistent problems caused by an unstable work force, an underlying threat that may have led to staggering death tolls in the pandemic. More
Private equity ownership is killing people at nursing homes
A new study describes the human toll of private equity firms buying up nursing homes. More
Tracking Progress on Person-Centered Care for Older Adults: How Are We Doing?
Analyzing the 2014 and 2016 Health and Retirement Study, we measure the extent to which older adults experience person-centered care, and how receipt of person-centered care affects overall health care satisfaction and service utilization. More
The hidden Covid-19 health crisis: Elderly people are dying from isolation
The lockdowns and visitor restrictions meant to protect nursing home residents from the coronavirus can also threaten their lives. More
Caregivers of elderly loved ones face heavy emotional, physical, financial toll
More than 17 million Americans are dealing with this tough commitment, and many of them pay a steep price in stress, frustration and depression. More
Why Black Aging Matters, Too
Older Blacks are perishing quietly, out of sight, victims of the pandemic and a lifetime of racism and its attendant adverse health effects. More
Assessing Telemedicine Unreadiness Among Older Adults in the United States During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This cross-sectional study uses 2018 data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study to assess the prevalence among older adults in the United States of unreadiness to access video or telephone telemedicine because of disability or inexperience with technology. More
What you need to know about the Alzheimer’s test news
Today’s news about a “breakthrough” test is certainly not the first we’ve heard like that about a possible Alzheimer’s test. More
Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults—A Mental Health/Public Health Challenge
This Viewpoint encourages the development of evidence-based interventions to guide mental health workers in identifying social isolation and loneliness in elderly individuals. More
For Dementia Patients And Caregivers, The Pandemic Brings New Challenges
Navigating this pandemic is difficult in many ways, but it’s particularly complicated when a loved one has dementia. More
Meeting the Care Needs of Older Adults Isolated at Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This Viewpoint stresses the importance of recognizing and directly addressing the challenges created by COVID-19 era physical distancing in the care of older adults. More
Older States Grapple With Fear, Isolation and Medical Care
Across the U.S., states with older populations face special challenges during the global pandemic. More
Coronavirus will also cause a loneliness epidemic
We need to take both social distancing and the “social recession” it will cause seriously. More