The New York Times has published an ambitious piece of original reporting that links nursing home ownership to care quality. Essentially, it finds that operations backed by big private investment firms deliver low quality care. Main FindingsPrivate investment firms (often known for acquiring companies like Dunkin' Donuts, the article... Read more
As some people age, they develop what are often considered personality changes or behavioral quirks. Some begin to "say what they really think," with embarrasing consequences. Others develop gambling problems or depression. A new report sheds some light on possible explanations about these sensitive, often bewildering issues. Let's... Read more
Do adult children of divorce provide less caregiving to their aging parents than children of an unbroken marriage? A widely reported study suggests this may be so. (My emphasis on the "may.") Since this has considerable potential implications, let's look closely. Bottom line first A report in by Temple University... Read more
A new report in the journal Neurology extends previous research into the benefits of a so-called Mediterranean Diet to Alzheimer's disease. Let's look in the fridge. Bottom line first A published study suggests that a Mediterranean-style diet--high in fruits, vegetable, grains, beans, nuts, and fish; some cheese... Read more
A new report demonstrates something caregivers understand intuitively: They need care too. Let's look at the details. Bottom line first A report in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry shows that caregivers of spouses with Alzheimer's appear to be healthier when given counseling and group and telephone... Read more
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