Adventures in Old Age

A candid look at aging, old age, and eldercare

Ira Rosofsky, PhD, is a psychologist in Connecticut who works in eldercare facilities and the author of Nasty, Brutish, and Long: Adventures in Old Age and the World of Eldercare. See full bio

November 6, 2009

Fort Hood: Shrinks Are Not Crazier, But Less Treated

Shrinks aren't crazier than the rest of us, only more likely to hide it, and treat themselves. Read More

October 23, 2009

Regarding Twitter: Where Is Greta Garbo When We Really Need Her?

Is tweeting for bird brains? Since when did the fashionistas declare exhibitionism to be the new black? Read More

October 5, 2009

What It's Like To Be 99

Being 99 means you're the last one standing--even if you can't stand. Read More

September 2, 2009

Queen For A Day Approach to Health Care

Is health care coverage a right, a charity, or a game show? Read More

August 19, 2009

Obama's Health Care Mistake In Exactly 25 Words

Obama's mistake was not going with the devil we know. Read More

August 17, 2009

"The American Medical Association said today that it was placing an advertisement in 100 newspapers to make its position clear on its opposition to health care reform. The advertisement calls health care reform ‘the beginning of socialized medicine.'" Read More

August 14, 2009

His Own Private Death Panel: We Pull The Plug On Dad

Do I pull the plug, or do I let Dad live on in his wretched existence? Read More

August 11, 2009

Health Care In Exactly 25 Words

Health care is simple. We all put our money into a big pot. Read More

August 9, 2009

Sex bans in nursing homes

A little sex is better than lots of meds. Read More

July 21, 2009

When I'm Old, Put Me On The Ice Flow

We have the best healthcare money can buy, if you can afford to buy it. Read More

Books by Ira Rosofsky, Ph.D.

Nasty, Brutish, and Long: Adventures in Old Age and the World of Eldercare

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By 2030, the number of Americans age 65 and over is projected to be about 71.5 million, of which nearly 10 million will be 85 or older. The good news is that many seniors report better health, greater wealth, and higher levels of education than older people in the past.

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