In this Issue

In the News

Study Highlights Risks for Caregivers

A new study—the most comprehensive to examine the health risks of caring for an ill partner—reveals that the stress of caring for and losing a spouse can increase the chance of illness and death for caregivers. Read More

Household Help May Reduce Health Care Costs for Elderly

Older people who don't have help for daily tasks such as dressing and bathing are much more likely to be hospitalized for acute illness than those who do have help, according to a new study from Purdue University. Read More

Alzheimer's Progresses More Rapidly In Educated People

High levels of education may help delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease, but it may speed up its progression once developed, according to new research published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry. Read More

Documentary Highlights Culture Change in Long-Term Care

A PBS film documentary, Almost Home, tells the stories of families facing dementia and disability who must juggle care. The film highlights a visionary nursing home director dedicated to transforming his institutional facility into an individualized home environment. Read More

In the Spotlight

TeleCaregiving—Learning from the Comfort of Home

Last November, caregivers from across California picked up a telephone and were instantly connected to the first TeleCaregiving Workshop offered by California’s Caregiver Resource Centers. These workshops make it possible for caregivers to receive education without disrupting caregiving routines. Read More

Policy Update

California Representative Calls for Repeal of Medicare Law

In the wake of widespread confusion over Medicare Part D, U.S. Representative Dennis Cardoza (D-Calif.) is calling on Congress to repeal the 2003 Medicare law and draft new legislation to replace it. Read More

Medicaid Law Could Jeopardize Assets of Elderly

Since President Bush signed the Deficit Reduction Act on February 10, 2006, estate planners are advising older Americans to understand changes in the Medicaid program and plan early. Read More

Policy Brief Shows Increased Numbers of Family Caregivers

A new policy brief from the AARP Public Policy Institute examines trends in formal (paid) and informal (unpaid) care for older people. Read More

On the Calendar

Information on events throughout California of interest to caregivers and their families. Read More

 

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