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Caregiving Husband: Coping with Dementia

John Whitmarsh' wife is afflicted with a form of dementia called frontotemporal degeneration, or FTD. He shares his story about caring for his wife as she suffers from this degenerative disease. » continue reading

Your Turn to Care: Taking the Keys

It's one of the most sensitive topics you'll ever discuss with your elderly parents - driving. When should they give up the keys? » continue reading

Facts About Senior Driving

One expert talks about the warning signs indicating a senior can no longer drive safely and suggests alternatives to taking the keys away. » continue reading

Your Turn to Care: The Transition to Assisted Living

How to cope with aging parents and the difficult decision of putting them in a home. » continue reading

Ghost Clinics

A look at one L.A.-based "ghost clinic," how crooks swindle Medicare out of billions of dollars each year, and why authorities aren't doing much to prevent it. » continue reading

Your Turn to Care: The Talk

As part of the "Your Turn to Care" series, we look at that pivotal discussion to have with aging parents - planning for a future without them. » continue reading

Patricia Richardson: Caregiving from a Distance

Actress Patricia Richardson talks about caring for her elderly parents in another state and shares some tips for others facing the same situation. » continue reading

SoCal Rewind: Asthmatic L.A.

by Miguel Contreras|

February 24, 2012 9:20 PM

Today, Boyle Heights. Seven years ago and 7 miles downwind, Huntington Park. Air quality, for some, has long been a matter of social justice. » continue reading

How to Start a Village

by Brian Frank|

February 24, 2012 9:06 PM

Not the kind with thatch huts. It's a movement devoted to seniors helping seniors, and the first tip is simple. » continue reading

Seniors Help Seniors Stay Independent

by Brian Frank|

February 24, 2012 9:05 PM

For a dollar a day, older Angelenos can retain the services of a volunteer to help with transportation, house work, or even just company. » continue reading