In this Issue

In the News

The "Last Grand Adventure"—Grass-Roots Efforts to Grow Old at Home

Elderly residents are banding together with their neighbors in more than 100 communities nationwide to set up services to meet their needs so they can stay at home as long as possible. Read More

NY Times Magazine Examines Family Leave Issues Affecting Family Caregivers

Until recently, lawsuits claiming workplace discrimination because of family caregiving obligations were rare. But what constitutes discrimination in the eyes of the law is changing. Read More

Increased Availability of Generic Drugs May Lower Medication Costs

Several of the biggest selling brand-name drugs are set to lose patent protection over the next few years. This trend is expected to drive down medication costs as more generic treatments enter the market. Read More

Ask the Expert

Hands-On Skills for Caregivers

When you're a caregiver, finding time to take care of your own physical needs is difficult enough, but taking care of the physical needs of someone else is even more challenging. Read this article for tips on how to make it easier. Read More

Policy Update

With State Budget Approved, California Lawmakers Return Focus to Health Care Reform

After a 52-day budget deadlock, the California Senate has approved a $145 billion budget for fiscal year 2007-08—after two Republican senators provided the necessary votes. Read More

Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer's Disease Announces New Study Group

The Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer's Disease has announced the formation of an Alzheimer's Disease Study Group—a new panel intended to advance the cause of Alzheimer's prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. The group will be made up of health policy experts that will evaluate current efforts in the United States to combat the disease and to recommend new strategies for addressing identified shortcomings. Read More

New Issue Brief Discusses Consumer-Directed Home and Community Services for Adults with Dementia

A new issue brief from the Alzheimer's Association, entitled "Consumer Directed Home and Community Services for Adults with Dementia," describes the provisions of consumer-directed, home- and community-based programs that serve older adults with dementia in eleven states. Read More

Announcements

Upcoming media events you don't want to miss! Read More

On the Calendar

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

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