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Flu Cases Rise Dramatically as New Virus Strain Emerges

Influenza targets people at both ends of the generational spectrum, including seniors and children.

Will Community Newspapers Survive Amid Soaring Costs of Newsprint?

Even as the Trump Administration rolled back its tariffs on newsprint from Canada, community newspapers are struggling with rising costs for their print editions.

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 Aging

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.