Jay Newton-Small

Jay Newton-Small is a contributor to TIME and founder of MemoryWell, a company that harnesses journalism to tell the life stories of those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia with the aim of improving their care.

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Getting a Parent With Dementia the Best Long-Term Care for the Money

A new study finds that providing life stories can lead to better, person-centered care

AUGUST 16, 2019 | By Jay Newton-Small

Caregiving

What It’s Like to Live in a Dementia Care Unit

An entrepreneur wanted to know, so she checked herself in

FEBRUARY 6, 2018 | By Jay Newton-Small

Health

Whatever Your Opinion of Him, Trump Is Not ‘Demented’

As boomers age, we're more sensitive to the language used to describe us

AUGUST 25, 2017 | By Jay Newton-Small, Patrick J. Doyle

Living

Winter Reading Picks to Intrigue and Inspire

Booksellers from across the country also offer holiday gift suggestions

Special Report

Group of older adults enjoying coffee at a coffee house.

In Good Company

We all feel lonely at times. But it doesn't have to be that way.

Special Report

Age-Friendly Health Care

Follow our in-depth examination of current health care offerings through an age-friendly lens. What does age-friendly health care look like, and how do you locate and access it? We cover how to prioritize your unique needs when selecting providers and treatments for yourself or a loved one.

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