Earlier this year, I happened to see a social media video depicting Tijuana as a medical paradise for aging Americans, who were shown walking across the border on their way to the doctor.
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Opinion: California Measures Falls in Nursing Homes. It Still Doesn’t Measure Whether Residents Can Walk
California tracks nursing home falls but overlooks residents’ mobility, despite walking ability being a key measure of recovery and independence.
California tracks nursing home falls but overlooks residents’ mobility, despite walking ability being a key measure of recovery and independence.
Opinion: How Becoming a Father Shaped My Work to End Domestic Violence
A father reflects on how parenthood reshaped his commitment to preventing domestic violence through empathy, accountability, and healthier relationships.
A father reflects on how parenthood reshaped his commitment to preventing domestic violence through empathy, accountability, and healthier relationships.
Advocates Try to Save Crucial Aging and Disability Programs on the Chopping Block
A consortium of 166 organizations say Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposals break a promise and target the state’s most vulnerable residents.
A consortium of 166 organizations say Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposals break a promise and target the state’s most vulnerable residents.
For Families Unhappy With Care Facilities, a Little-Known Right Can Help
“The positive is you get to meet people,” Hendrickson said. “You just get to meet people who are doing the same thing with their life energy that you’re doing.”
“The positive is you get to meet people,” Hendrickson said. “You just get to meet people who are doing the same thing with their life energy that you’re doing.”
Opinion: California’s Rural Hospitals Are in Danger of Closing, but Partnerships With Universities Offer a Solution
Over 11 million Californians live in areas the federal government designates as Primary Care Health Professional Shortage areas, meaning they have a shortage of doctors and nurses.
Over 11 million Californians live in areas the federal government designates as Primary Care Health Professional Shortage areas, meaning they have a shortage of doctors and nurses.
Mentally Ill, Addicted and Left to the Streets: Two Moms Call Out a Humanitarian Crisis — and Offer Solutions
With or without family support, people with the most severe mental illnesses often end up in the same place — living on the street, without health care, support or intervention.
With or without family support, people with the most severe mental illnesses often end up in the same place — living on the street, without health care, support or intervention.
Is This California Housing Program the Ideal Model for Treating People with Severe Mental Illness?
Over the course of a summer, Silver became rebellious and moody, Diamond recalled.
Over the course of a summer, Silver became rebellious and moody, Diamond recalled.
Opinion: California Must Defend Nurses or Patients Will Pay the Price
Students will feel the immediate impact as they are forced to rely on more expensive private loans.
Students will feel the immediate impact as they are forced to rely on more expensive private loans.
Column: The Gift of Time Brings Challenges for Me and 53 Million Cancer Survivors
My kids were 14 and 8, and I have to admit that I didn’t think a lot about how my illness was affecting them.
My kids were 14 and 8, and I have to admit that I didn’t think a lot about how my illness was affecting them.
As Momentum Builds for Mental Health Crisis Response Teams, Cuts Loom
Last month, CBHA, a statewide association of mental health and substance use disorder agencies and businesses, delivered a message to the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee pointing out that Gov.
Last month, CBHA, a statewide association of mental health and substance use disorder agencies and businesses, delivered a message to the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee pointing out that Gov.
How ICE Raids Are Affecting California’s Older Adults, Especially Those Who Need Caregivers
“I am very happy with my work, but with what is happening with immigration, it is very difficult.”
“I am very happy with my work, but with what is happening with immigration, it is very difficult.”
Analysis: Medi-Cal Allows Many Aging Adults to Live at Home. California Needs to Preserve It
Shari spends much of her day padding around their sunny apartment in Orange County’s Laguna Woods, where she was once mayor and currently serves on the city council.
Shari spends much of her day padding around their sunny apartment in Orange County’s Laguna Woods, where she was once mayor and currently serves on the city council.
California Ramps up Food Access Efforts — Especially for Older Adults and Those With Disabilities
Through the program, bags of fresh healthy food appeared on their doorstep weekly and Dao had access to easy low-sodium, nutritious recipes.
Through the program, bags of fresh healthy food appeared on their doorstep weekly and Dao had access to easy low-sodium, nutritious recipes.
Opinion: Why Low-Income Older Adults Lose Independence Faster and What We Can Do About It
Low-income older adults face systemic barriers. Many rely on Medicaid, which often delays therapy and limits follow-up.
Low-income older adults face systemic barriers. Many rely on Medicaid, which often delays therapy and limits follow-up.
Analysis: What It’s Like to Have Nonspeaking Autism, and What Has Helped Me
This is the reality of millions of non-, unreliable and minimal speakers living with autism.
This is the reality of millions of non-, unreliable and minimal speakers living with autism.