NEWS
THE MERCURY NEWS
For family caregivers, even taking a break takes planning
Catherine Perez inhaled, raised her arms and interlaced her fingers. The 71-year-old relaxed her shoulders before following the instructor into a seated sun salutation. For a few moments Saturday morning at the Campbell Community Center, Perez’s attention was on her own body and breath as she performed the modified yoga flow from her chair. Much of the rest of her time is spent thinking about someone else. For a little more than two years, Perez has been caring for her 92-year-old mother, whose needs have grown as her health has declined.
NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO
In 'Take Me Home,' love and caregiving are two-way streets
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Liz and Anna Sargent about their movie, "Take Me Home", and about working together as sisters.
CAPITOL WEEKLY
California is aging – are candidates for governor paying attention?
Older adults are the fastest-growing demographic in the state. This rapid growth represents an opportunity to build a California where aging is not a challenge to solve, but an opportunity. Unfortunately, many older Californians and their families face challenges when it comes to accessing the long-term services and supports (LTSS) needed to age at home and in community.