Care for California’s rapidly aging population requires ambitious strategy by Jeff vonKaenel It often starts with a phone call. A daughter trying to help her aging mother stay at home. A senior recently discharged from […]
The system depends on home-based care—but still struggles to fund it by Jeff vonKaenel When families first see the cost of a nursing home—often more than $100,000 annually—the reaction is immediate: how can anyone afford […]
The Inland Caregiver Resource Center connects seniors to services In rural communities by Peter Hecht Carmen Estrada is executive director of the Inland Caregiver Resource Center, one of 11 California regional agencies providing support for […]
California’s In-Home Supportive Services provides vital services for those with disabilities by Peter Hecht Jennifer Salewsky began to notice early on that her daughter, Tayler Sett, was developing differently. As a toddler, Tayler was diagnosed […]
Adult day health care, which provides a critical support for seniors, is at risk for cuts by Peter Hecht From her time as a young widow in her native Afghanistan, Arifa Fida has taken charge […]
A long-term care program takes a holistic approach to senior health by Dorothy Korber Helen Donley set off from her Marin County home in September 2024 for a nice visit with her daughter’s family in […]
How Californians Navigate a Complex Long-Term Care System by Jeff vonKaenel Fifteen years ago, 56-year-old veteran Eldon Abston was in crisis. His wife was dying. He had just suffered a major stroke and could no […]
Cutting through the overload of Medicare information to find the right plan by Elizabeth Ann Morabito Turning 65 was a milestone for Josue Salazar, who came to the U.S. in 1966 and spent nearly three […]
Tips for verifying letters, calls, and visits by Gail Allyn Short Earlier this summer, Kari*—a retired certified nurse’s aide—found herself bombarded with phone calls from scammers posing as Medicare representatives. Sometimes, they called as often […]
Obstacles to dental care abound throughout Maine by Anne Stokes It’s one of every parent’s worst nightmares: Watching your child suffer and not being able to help them. Unfortunately, it’s a familiar feeling to many […]
COHN is working to create healthy smiles throughout the state Maine is in the midst of a dental care crisis. With the pandemic exacerbating ongoing workforce shortages and many adults just gaining dental benefits for […]
COHN partners with AAP of Maine to keep children healthy by Anne Stokes Many hands make light work. And when you’re trying to make seismic changes to a broken system in the name of healthy […]
MMAP services significantly reduce prescription drug costs by Elizabeth Ann Morabito In the complex world of Medicare, understanding and optimizing coverage can be a daunting task, particularly for seniors relying on expensive medications. For Norma […]
MMAP services expands senior living services by Elizabeth Ann Morabito A mutually beneficial partnership between the Michigan Medicare Assistance Program and Meer Independent Living Apartments began in 2017 with a Medicare information session during open […]
MMAP helps residents save thousands of dollars in prescription drug costs by Gail Allyn Short Detroit resident Tina Ferguson was days away from her 65th birthday and needed to sign up for Medicare. She had […]
Helping community members navigate the complexities of Medicare by Gail Allyn Short Before her retirement, Deborah Wagner, of Grosse Pointe, enjoyed a successful career as a partner in a consulting firm. There, she helped large […]
MMAP collaborates with local agencies to expand its services By Gail Allyn Short One Michigan organization is partnering with community-based organizations statewide to help older adults find answers to questions about Medicare insurance plans. The […]
How Medicare Beneficiaries Can Protect Themselves from Scams By Whip Villarreal Fraud has unfortunately become increasingly common in our daily lives. Medicare scams are also on the rise. In addition to offering counseling services to […]
How a retired professor is reshaping lives by volunteering at MMAP by Elizabeth Ann Morabito Some people, like Peggy Kahn, are compelled to make a difference. Her lifelong personal and professional interest has centered around […]
Choosing a Medicare plan can be an intimidating and confusing task for anyone, whether they are enrolling for the first time or are long-time recipients. […]
BY EDGAR SANCHEZ As wildfires and a merciless pandemic convulsed California, a Sacramento conference explored 2020’s perils and how minorities are bearing the brunt of COVID-19. The Oct. 15 virtual event—entitled “The World on Fire: […]
BY EDGAR SANCHEZ People of color increasingly think twice before dialing 911 to report an emergency, be it on the road or at home. This reticence reflects a profound fear of police among growing numbers […]
by Thea Marie Rood Masks or face coverings are now required by Sacramento Regional Transit District, which launched a public information campaign late last month to inform its riders. “Wearing is Caring” is designed to […]
BY EDGAR SANCHEZ Criminal justice reform activists won a huge victory this month, when Sacramento County Supervisors walked away from an $89 million plan to expand Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center (RCCC) in Elk Grove. Opposition […]
Groundbreaking program creates path to a better career Imagine how difficult it is with kids, working, saving for their education, while also trying to dream of a different professional life for yourself. When do you […]
BY EDGAR SANCHEZ The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors is getting cold feet about proceeding with an $89 million expansion of Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center (RCCC) in Elk Grove. Most of the five-member board came […]
Members’ personal stories at the heart of campaign California has the most poverty in the country. We don’t have a resource problem; we have a distribution problem. And one way we are kept from thinking […]
Open enrollment an annual reminder of rising costs BY YVONNE R. WALKER It’s that time of year again when families pull out their calculators, crunch the numbers and keep their fingers crossed. (For this headache, […]
Tentative contract helps lift up bottom, close inequality gap Arising tide lifts all boats – but only if there’s enough water to go around. To create a California for All, that rising tide also needs […]
What can you do to end poverty for all? That can be a difficult question to ponder when you may be a paycheck away from poverty yourself. According to the Federal Reserve, one out of […]
BY EDGAR SANCHEZ Just this month, in a stunning move, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to scrap a $1.7 billion jail project. Officially, the project was meant to replace the Men’s […]
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