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CalAIM Community Supports in Orange County: How CalOptima Members Can Get Personal Care and Respite at No Cost in 2026

May 13, 2026  ·  15 min read

As of 2026, CalOptima Medi-Cal members in Orange County can access free personal care and homemaker services through CalAIM Community Supports. Here's what changed…

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VA Now Covers 100% of In-Home Care for Eligible Orange County Veterans: What Changed in 2026

May 12, 2026  ·  16 min read

The VA now covers up to 100% of in-home care costs for eligible veterans under the Elizabeth Dole Act — a major jump from…

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Triple-Digit Heat Hits OC This Week: Senior Safety Guide for the May 2026 Heat Wave

May 11, 2026  ·  15 min read

A second heat wave of 2026 is pushing inland Orange County valleys near 98°F today, with an NWS Heat Advisory through 8 p.m. Monday.…

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The $130,000 Medi-Cal Asset Limit Is Back: What OC Seniors Need to Know Before Their 2026 Renewal

May 11, 2026  ·  15 min read

California reinstated the $130,000 Medi-Cal asset limit on January 1, 2026. If your OC parent is enrolled in Medi-Cal, here's exactly what counts, what's…

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To the Daughter Who’s Caregiving This Mother’s Day: You Matter Too

May 10, 2026  ·  14 min read

If you are an Orange County daughter spending Mother's Day as a caregiver for an aging parent, this is for you. Understanding caregiver burnout,…

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Medicare Home Health Payments in 2026 and 2027: A 1.3% Cut, Then a Proposed 2.4% Increase

May 9, 2026  ·  16 min read

CMS cut Medicare home health payments 1.3% for 2026, then proposed a 2.4% increase for 2027. What each rule does, and what neither one…

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Got a Medi-Cal Notice of Action in 2026? What Orange County Families Need to Do This Week

May 9, 2026  ·  15 min read

As of January 1, 2026, California reinstated Medi-Cal asset limits—$130,000 for individuals, $195,000 for couples. Orange County families receiving a Notice of Action have…

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5 Ways Orange County Families Can Champion a Senior’s Health This May (2026)

May 8, 2026  ·  19 min read

May is Older Americans Month, and the 2026 theme "Champion Your Health" lands at the perfect moment for OC families. Here are five practical,…

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At-Home Leqembi Injections Are Here: What Orange County Dementia Families Need to Know

May 8, 2026  ·  15 min read

The FDA approved Leqembi Iqlik — a weekly at-home subcutaneous autoinjector for Alzheimer's maintenance treatment — in August 2025. For Orange County families who…

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Medicare Part B Just Hit $202: 6 Ways OC Seniors Can Offset Rising Senior Care Costs in 2026

May 7, 2026  ·  14 min read

The 2026 Medicare Part B premium just jumped 9.7% to $202.90, eating roughly a third of the average Social Security COLA. Here are six…

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