In this Issue

In the News

Study: Folate Deficiency Triples Dementia Risk

According to new research, a deficiency in the essential vitamin folic acid, or Vitamin B9, is associated with a drastic rise in the risk for older people to develop dementia. Read More

Caregivers Consider Techniques for Dealing with Wandering

Many of us know the difficulties that can surround our loved ones' wandering. In the past few years, technological advances have dramatically expanded the options available to help caregivers deal with this potentially dangerous issue. Read More

Ask the Expert

First Steps for New Caregivers

When you're starting out as a family caregiver, it's hard to know where to begin. Now it's time to take action, and take stock of the people, services and information that will help you care for your loved one. The earlier you find support, the better. Read More

Policy Update

Bush's Medicare Budget Plan Draws Opposition in California

President Bush's fiscal year 2009 budget proposal would reduce Medicare funding for California hospitals by $8.8 billion over five years, causing consternation for doctors and hospital administrators. Read More

CMS: Many of California's Nursing Homes Fall Below Federal Standards

Nearly half of California's nursing homes fall short of federal standards in rates of using patient restraints or preventing bedsores, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Studies (CMS). Read More

On the Calendar

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

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