Older Adults

Our work in older adult care addresses the complex health needs of California’s growing senior population. We promote age-friendly health systems, support integration of medical and long-term care services, strengthen home and community-based options, and ensure equitable access to high-quality care for older adults with low income.

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Aging with Pride and Authenticity: LGBTQIA+ Older Adults

A comprehensive UC Berkeley study reveals the unique experiences and challenges facing LGBTQIA+ older adults across California, highlighting critical needs for affordable housing, inclusive health care, and economic security.

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Californians Receiving In-Home Care Fear Medicaid Cuts Will End Their Independent Living

Like thousands of other Californians, Carol Crooks says her health has already deteriorated as she worries about losing the help she needs to live independently and remain out of a nursing home.

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Moving HCBS to Medicaid Managed Long-term Services and Supports

California is transitioning select Medi-Cal long-term services and supports from fee-for-service to managed care. This explainer offers insights and practical strategies from states that have already made this change.

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Wider Circle member Joscelyn Jenkins, right, attended a Black History Month event in Los Angeles in February.
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Wider Circle Getting Big Results from Its Strategy to Ease Loneliness

It may seem like a social club, but Wider Circle is actually a targeted intervention to improve members’ mental and physical health.

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