Health Matters How to grow your social network as you age By Judith Graham | Kaiser Health News | April 28, 2023 As your circle of close friends shrinks, there are ways to rebuild — but not replace — the social network you had when you were younger.
Health Matters Bivalent COVID vaccine, now with full federal approval, is the new standard jab against the virus By Eli Walsh | Bay City News | April 18, 2023 U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials said they intend to simplify the recommended COVID vaccine schedules for most people.
California No-cost preventive services are now in jeopardy. Here’s what you need to know By Julie Appleby | Kaiser Health News | April 7, 2023 A federal judge’s recent ruling on the Affordable Care Act is by no means the final word.
COVID-19 End of COVID emergency will usher in changes across the US health system By Rachana Pradhan | Kaiser Health News | March 22, 2023 The May 11 expiration of the federal government’s pandemic emergency declaration will affect patient care across a broad range of settings.
Bay Area Dementia care programs help, if caregivers can find them By Judith Graham | Kaiser Health News | March 1, 2023 Unlike support groups, comprehensive care programs teach caregivers concrete skills.
gavin newsom Is California breaking its promise to cut health care costs? By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | February 21, 2023 Proposed state budget shifts money reserved for out-of-pocket costs to general fund.
Bay Area The fastest-growing homeless population? Seniors By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | February 13, 2023 Increasing numbers include seniors who have been homeless for years but also those experiencing homelessness for the first time.
COVID-19 It’s ‘telehealth vs. no care’: Doctors say Congress risks leaving patients vulnerable By Sarah Jane Tribble | Kaiser Health News | January 31, 2023 A two-year extension of pandemic-era funding that helped telehealth services grow nationwide doesn’t guarantee the future of remote medicine.
Arts & Entertainment Legacy film fest on aging offers a variety virtually By Woody Weingarten | Bay City News Foundation | January 3, 2023 Now in its 11th year, the festival will screen 40 films that expand conventional representations of age and aging in cinema.
California Are you an optimist? Could you learn to be? Your health may depend on it By Judith Graham | Kaiser Health News | December 13, 2022 Multiple studies show a strong association between higher levels of optimism and healthy aging.