Health Matters A guide to long-term care insurance By Jordan Rau | KFF Health News | November 24, 2023 Deciding when, or whether, to buy long-term care insurance can be complex. Here’s what to know.
Health Matters Extra fees drive assisted living profits By Jordan Rau | KFF Health News | November 20, 2023 The add-ons pile up: $93 for medications, $50 for cable TV: Prices soar as the industry leaves no service unbilled, out of reach for many families.
Health Matters What to know about assisted living By Jordan Rau | KFF Health News | November 20, 2023 The facilities can look like luxury apartments or modest group homes and can vary in pricing structures -- here’s a guide.
public safety Youngest e-bike riders more likely to be hurt; Marin County health officials warn on safety By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | November 17, 2023 Among youth ages 10 to 19 years old, EMS data showed that five out of seven recorded bike accidents were e-bike-related.
News 5 things parents should know about social media’s impact on teens’ mental health By Sierra Lyons | November 10, 2023 Slightly more than half of U.S. teens spend at least four hours a day on social media and on average, all teens spend close to five, according to a recent survey.
Health Matters Who will care for older adults? We’ve plenty of know-how but too few specialists By Judith Graham | Kaiser Family Foundation Health News | November 10, 2023 Despite the surging older population, there are fewer geriatricians now than in 2000.
California Dads drive growth in California’s paid family leave program By Phillip Reese | Kaiser Health News | October 31, 2023 The number of men in the state taking paid family leave to bond with a new child has risen nearly 20% since the start of the pandemic.
Arts & Entertainment California, 32 other states sue Meta over alleged harm to children By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | October 24, 2023 The suit claims Meta "has profoundly altered the psychological and social realities of a generation of young Americans."
Featured in Category Let’s have an honest conversation about what to expect as you age By Judith Graham | KFF Health News | October 20, 2023 You're in your 60s, 70s and 80s and you've got questions -- and a new guidebook by a leading geriatrician offers answers and insights.
gavin newsom Once hailed as a drought fix, California moves to restrict synthetic turf over health concerns By Shreya Agrawal | CalMatters | October 19, 2023 California cities can ban synthetic turf under a law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed. He rejected a bill to ban PFAS in fake lawns.