Latest California Healthline Stories
UCLA Freshmen Learn About Growing Old
A UCLA course on aging teaches students about the physical, emotional and financial realities of growing old. Professors hope they will consider careers that serve the elderly.
The Agonizing Limbo Of Abandoned Nursing Home Residents
Even when the state orders nursing homes to readmit residents who have been in the hospital, its orders have no teeth.
A 401(k) Withdrawal Can Lead To Trouble For Health Plan Subsidies
The retirement savings are considered income, so an unexpected withdrawal may change the level of premium subsidies for which an individual qualifies.
Housing Project Takes on Seniors’ Health
An innovative new approach in Oakland combines low-income housing and a health program for seniors.
Buying Supplemental Insurance Can Be Hard For Younger Medicare Beneficiaries
Congress left it to states to determine whether private Medigap plans are sold to the more than 9 million disabled people younger than 65 who qualify for Medicare. The result: rules vary across the country.
Aging Plan Gets Downscaled, Approved
The state Senate Health Committee yesterday approved a bill to reform California’s “unnavigable” aging and long-term care system.
LA Chapter Splitting From National Alzheimer’s Association
The local group is one of several regional affiliates breaking away because of fears about losing flexibility as the national group begins a consolidation effort to gain more efficiency in operations.
Hospitals Required To Keep Caregivers In The Loop
California is one of several states to pass laws intended to involve caregivers in discussions when patients are hospitalized or discharged.
Health Reform May Change Workers’ Roles
A new study from UC-San Francisco predicts new health care jobs in California spurred by an aging population and changes in a reforming health care system.
UC-San Diego’s New Robotics Institute Aims To Help People Age at Home
UC-San Diego’s new Contextual Robotics Institute plans to develop robotics systems with the ability to sense and interpret human movement and emotion. It’s part of a growing trend to leverage technology to help the increasing number of older adults remain at home.