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OC’s IHSS Worker Registry in 2026: How to Find a Caregiver — and What to Do When You Can’t

April 30, 2026  ·  17 min read

On April 29, 2026, the OC Board of Supervisors approved a new MOU to expand the IHSS Worker Registry but did not raise the…

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Mother’s Day in Orange County When Mom Has Dementia: A 2026 Family Guide

April 30, 2026  ·  17 min read

Mother's Day falls on Sunday May 10, 2026, and for thousands of Orange County families, it lands on a difficult truth: Mom has dementia.…

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Hidden 2026 Medicare Advantage Benefits That Pay for In-Home Help in Orange County

April 27, 2026  ·  12 min read

In 2026, 25% of Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans now cover non-medical in-home help — bathing, meal prep, companionship — and 16% include caregiver…

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OC Senior Home Repair Grants 2026: How Orange County Homeowners Can Get Up to $55,000 in Forgivable Funds to Age in Place

April 26, 2026  ·  15 min read

Up to $55,000 in forgivable home repair grants are available to OC seniors in 2026. Habitat OC CalHome, Dignity at Home Fall Prevention, USDA…

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Should Your OC Parent Switch to a Medi-Medi Plan in 2026?

April 24, 2026  ·  15 min read

On January 1, 2026, California completed the statewide rollout of Medi-Medi Plans — and CalOptima Health OneCare in Orange County is now a true…

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Hospital at Home in Orange County: What Families Need to Know After Medicare’s 2026 Extension

April 23, 2026  ·  14 min read

On February 3, 2026, the Consolidated Appropriations Act extended Medicare's Hospital at Home program through September 30, 2030 — and Orange County hospitals are…

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The Orange County Sandwich Generation Guide 2026: Caring for Aging Parents and Kids Without Losing Yourself

April 21, 2026  ·  17 min read

More than one in three Orange County adults now cares for both aging parents and growing kids at the same time — the sandwich…

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VA Aid & Attendance 2026: The Orange County Veteran’s Guide to Up to $3,845/Month Tax-Free for Home Care

April 20, 2026  ·  15 min read

The 2026 VA Aid & Attendance pension pays qualifying Orange County veterans and surviving spouses up to $3,845/month tax-free for home care — but…

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How to Request Home Care Through CalOptima’s Community Supports: A 2026 Orange County Family Guide

April 19, 2026  ·  17 min read

Orange County CalOptima members can now request free home care through CalAIM Community Supports. This 2026 guide walks families through the 5 most useful…

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CalFresh Work Requirements Hit June 1, 2026: The Orange County Caregiver & Senior Exemption Guide

April 18, 2026  ·  15 min read

New CalFresh work requirements take effect June 1, 2026, under H.R. 1. Orange County caregivers and seniors may lose food assistance benefits if they…

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