This webinar took place on Thursday, October 12, 11:00 a.m. PT/2:00 p.m. ET. Low-income older adults face significant barriers both because of their age and other identities. Law and policy…
During the COVID-19 pandemic and continuing to today, older women of color—especially those with disabilities and LGBT people—disproportionately weathered income losses and illness, served as caregivers, and struggled to afford…
Throughout the year, Medicare eligible individuals are bombarded with TV, print, and internet advertisements about extra benefits they can receive by joining plans. Yet, while supplemental benefits aim to enhance…
This webinar took place on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. PT/2:00 p.m. ET Most older adults and people with disabilities want to be able to receive help with…
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), administered by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), is the state’s largest Medi-Cal home and community-based services program (HCBS). It provides consumer-driven personal care services…
Most older adults and people with disabilities want to be able to receive help with daily activities at home and in their communities. This type of help, which is called…
Most aging adults and adults with disabilities will require assistance to remain living in their homes and communities at some point over their lifetime. While many Californians report their long-term…
Most aging adults and adults with disabilities will require assistance to remain living in their homes and communities at some point over their lifetime. However, who is able to get…
As the prison population rapidly ages, older adults reentering our communities after incarceration face significant barriers to reintegrating and living securely. In particular, older adults of color are disproportionately represented…
The opportunity to live with dignity, regardless of financial circumstances—free from the worry, harm, and injustice caused by lack of health care, food, or a safe place to sleep. By using the power of law to strengthen the social safety net, and remove the barriers low-income seniors face in trying to access the services they need, we work to ensure the future we all envision for our loved ones and ourselves.
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