Venorica, 70, works multiple jobs to support herself and her grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Her story is like that of many older women, especially women of color, whose dual roles as family caregivers and breadwinners continue into their 60s and 70s.
Person-centered healthcare is essential to aging in dignity and choice. Every person deserves healthcare that is tailored to their unqiue needs and circumstances.
We spoke to seniors at St. Mary's Center in Oakland about what it's like to try to stretch $889/mo to cover rent, food, medication, utilities, transportation, and all other expenses of living.
Sadie is one of 40 million family caregivers in the U.S. In this video, she shares the story of her family's struggle to keep her mother, Sadie, healthy and living in her own home.