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Elderly Bakersfield Couple Self Deports After 35 Years in the US

Daniel and Alberta Herrera say with Trump's immigration crackdown "fear and insecurity" are all they have left after more than 35 years living in Bakersfield.

The Power of a Click: Digital Literacy Is a Necessary Tool for Healthy...

With digital literacy a necessity for healthy aging, minority and low-income senior communities face a persistent digital divide.

Older Adults Will Face Brunt of Cuts to Medicaid

Seniors stand to lose vision and dental care, home-based services and more with cuts to Medicaid.

Family Caregivers in California Can Tap Into a Wealth of State Resources

National Family Caregivers Month is observed every November to recognize and honor the contributions of family caregivers.

Who Cares? Caregivers Often Invisible But Central to our Lives

Nov 19 | California relies on family and informal caregivers, yet many don’t recognize their role. This briefing explores caregiving, available resources, and how to better support older adults and people with disabilities.

Officials: Leaner Budget Won’t Shake California’s Support for ‘Aging With Dignity’

By 2030, one-in-four Californians will be over the age of 60. Despite looming cuts, officials say the state remains committed to supporting older adults.

UPDATE: House Committee Advances Proposal to Strip $715 Billion from Medicaid

As the House Energy and Commerce committee debated legislation that would strip $715 billion from Medicaid, several people voicing their opposition in the chamber were arrested by Capitol Police.

California Seniors: Retain Your Home, Car, and Assets While Qualifying for Medi-Cal

Medi-Cal now provides free, full scope health care coverage to all low-income California residents. Financial assets are not counted.

Seniors Love Medicare Advantage, But Their Doctors Don’t

More than 31 million Americans are enrolled in Medicare Advantage, which offers numerous perks. But doctors and insurers don't like the plan.

The Many Stages of Elderhood: What Americans Don’t Get About Growing Old

In US culture, ageism prevails in entertainment, news media, the workplace, and most critically in health care. Experts this week will discuss age bias, addressing ageism, and the 7 stages of Alzheimer's.

Families Face Caregiver Crunch, As Population Ages

As more people in the U.S. live longer, a higher prevalence of chronic diseases will fuel the demand for support services.

Attention Older Adults: The California Dept. Of Aging Wants to Hear from You

The Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults is open to all Californians ages 55 and older. The survey is available in nine languages.