Older Californians and State of the State

Katrina Cohens February 22, 2019

San Francisco Bay Times: Older Californians and State of the State (February 22, 2019)

This article discusses California’s rising older adult population and CA Governor Newsom’s plan to support them. Newsom’s Master Plan aims to restore and expand services for older adults and adults with disabilities. The article cites statistics from Justice in Aging’s Older Women and Poverty report including, older adults in poverty, or on the brink of poverty, overwhelmingly are women, women of color, and LGBTQ women. Read the full article.

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