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The New Old Age

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On Dining Room Restrictions and More
Updates on some recent posts.
Tracking Down Government Aid
A new program encourages the elderly to sign up for the support they've earned.
The Caregiver's Bookshelf: Broken Promises
A history professor at Princeton University uncovers dark tales of caregiving in the decades before America's social safety net.
Alternatives to the Traditional Funeral
Having trouble persuading aging parents to open up about their post-mortem preferences? Mention a few of these options.
Tables Reserved for the Healthiest
Controversy erupts after a retirement community in Virginia excludes residents in assisted living and nursing care from its main dining room.
Fair Pay for Home Health Aides
Should home health aides receive minimum wage and overtime pay protections?
Drinking in Assisted Living
A surprising number of residents in assisted living facilities may be drinking alcohol, a new report finds.
The Pet Problem
A pet trust offers owners some assurances that after they die, their pets will be cared for.