Impact of China's One-Child Policy

The NY Times reports on a recent study that looked at the one-child policy enacted there in 1979 ("Study Measures Impact of China's One-Child Policy"). The research indicates that children born after this policy was enacted are less trusting, less trustworthy, less competitive and more risk-averse than older children. What are the implications of this for future generations? Does this have any implications for children in other parts of the world?

More to Meal Delivery Than Food

This NY Times New Old Age Blog article, entitled "Study: More To Meal Delivery Than Food" reveals that the Meals on Wheels program, often staffed with volunteers, provides more than just a hot meal for older adults. Research reveals that it often keeps older adults in their own homes longer, instead of them needing to go to a long-term care facility. It also provides social interaction and an emotional benefit. Is there anything else that these programs could offer older adults? What might we be able to do to help older adults stay in their homes longer?

Here is a more detailed review of the article.