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In the News

Medicare Benefit Covers Fewer Drugs than Medi-Cal

A new study from the California HealthCare Foundation examines California’s Medicare drug plan offerings and highlights concerns for the state’s 4.2 million Medicare beneficiaries. Read More

U.S. Residents Living Longer, Healthier Lives

Older U.S. residents are living longer, healthier lives with fewer disabilities, according to a report by the U.S. Census Bureau. Read More

Stigma and Denial Delay Alzheimer's Diagnosis

Concern over stigma and denial can delay diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease for years, according to a new survey released from the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. Read More

Report Highlights Important Role of Family Caregivers

As many as 61 percent of frail older people living at home receive assistance from family and friends, and few receive paid home care services, according to a new report from the Urban Institute. Read More

Ask the Expert

A Physician's View of Caregiver Health

There is now a large and growing body of evidence that confirms that caring for a physically or mentally chronically sick person can have health consequences for the caregiver. Dr. Moira Fordyce, who has been a doctor for 43 years and has practiced and taught geriatrics in the United States since 1976, examines the effects of caregiving on caregiver health. Read More

Policy Update

Report Highlights States’ Initiatives for Supporting Caregivers

A new report from the AARP Public Policy Institute details the needs of family caregivers and examines model programs from eight different states that could be replicated to benefit caregivers. Read More

U.S. Cracks Down on Canadian Prescription Drug Purchases

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency has initiated a crackdown on over-the-border prescription drug purchases, representing a change in a long-standing policy to allow individuals to receive medications for personal use from reputable Canadian pharmacies. Read More

Transcript Available for Legislative Hearing on Caregiving

A transcript is now available from the informational hearing on caregiving held by the California State Senate Subcommittee on Aging and Long-Term Care, convened November 15, 2005, in the state capitol. Read More

On the Calendar

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

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