In the News

Mediterranean Diet May Lower Risk of Alzheimer's Disease

Is it possible to eat yourself sick? According to a new study done at the University of Columbia Medical Center, the answer may be yes. For the first time, scientists are taking a look at the effects of diet on neurological illness. Read More

Doctors Once Again Making House Calls

Can your living room serve as a waiting room and examining room? USA Today recently reported on the "small but growing number of patients" across the U.S. who receive regular medical visits from doctors making house calls. Read More

"Men Only" Support Groups for Caregivers Prove Invaluable

Since Albert Talley's wife, Ellen Faye, developed Alzheimer's five years ago, he's learned to do the cooking, cleaning, and shopping, as well as caring for Ellen Faye. While he admits that it's still hard, one thing has been invaluable to him as a caregiver: support groups. Read More

Keeping Track of Dad: New Technology Assists "Aging in Place"

New technologies are currently being developed that will allow caregivers to monitor the health and well-being of their loved ones—even from miles away. Read More

Ask the Expert

Are You Prepared for Caregiving During an Emergency?

With the recent 100-year anniversary of the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, which devastated the San Francisco Bay Area region, we have seen a lot media attention focused on the importance of emergency preparedness. Good disaster preparedness can help caregivers move through the difficulty of dealing with emergency. Read More

Policy Update

State Oversight of Nursing Homes Draws Criticism

The Licensing and Certification Division of the Department of Health Services is supposed to keep an eye on California's nursing homes—but now it's being accused of neglect. Read More

Medicare Beneficiaries Face Final Enrollment Deadline

So far, about seven million people without any prior drug coverage have enrolled in prescription drug plans through the new Medicare (Part D) drug benefit, and as the enrollment deadline approaches, federal officials are making a last push to educate and sign up the eight million who have not yet enrolled. Read More

Canadian Government Commits $15 Million Toward Finding Alzheimer's Cure

Premier Gordon Campbell announced on April 18th that the Canadian province of British Columbia will lead the world in the search for a cure to Alzheimer's Disease, and committed $15 million in research funding toward realizing that goal. Read More

On the Calendar

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

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