Health CareAre Alzheimer’s Patients Safe Around Guns? Doctors Say It’s Worth Discussing.May 21, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaAs a growing number of baby boomers receive dementia diagnoses, doctors say families should talk to loved ones about when it’s time to lock up or remove firearms.
Health CareWhy are Alzheimer’s Rates So High Among Latinos?August 4, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaAs California’s Latino population ages, a worrisome trend of high dementia rates is becoming clear. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Theatre Review: Blackberry Winter Conveys Challenges For Alzheimer’s CaregiversApril 1, 2016 | Jeff Hudson‘Blackberry Winter’ is playing at Capital Stage in Sacramento. It’s described as a beautiful, heartbreaking story about a woman caring for her mother who has Alzheimer's Disease. Critic Jeff Hudson says it has moments of unexpected wit and humor. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareThe View From Here: Who CaresMay 9, 2014If you're not a caregiver now there's a good chance you'll become one, joining millions of others who make up what is often called the backbone of our long-term health care system. But who cares for family caregivers?