Assemblymember Corey Jackson has allocated $5 million to expand California's Basic Income Pilot Program to cover seniors, aiming to reduce poverty among the aging population and provide much-needed financial support to those facing homelessness.

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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 27 that Idaho hospitals are allowed to provide emergency abortions when a patient's health is at risk, but did not directly address the issue of the state's restrictive abortion ban and federal law.

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The California Department of Public Health has launched a statewide campaign called "Take on Alzheimer's" to raise awareness and promote early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, while Dr. Doris Molina-Henry's research focuses on promoting participation of diverse adults in studies to help prevent the symptoms of Alzheimer's before they begin.

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California's Department of Public Health has launched a state-wide campaign called "Take on Alzheimer's" to increase education and awareness about Alzheimer's disease, which is the third leading cause of death in the state and is disproportionately affecting communities of color.

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Uber Caregiver, a new app launching this summer, allows care receivers to add a designated caregiver to their Uber account to request and monitor rides and deliveries, and is partnering with health plans to allow care receivers to use the app as part of their benefits.

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Community members, the NAACP, LULAC, and CART joined the Perris Union High School District board meeting on May 15 to discuss the elimination of positions under the CARES teams and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Department, citing the California Department of Education's mandate to improve school suspension rates and the presence of existing funding for CARES personnel.

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End-of-life planning is an important conversation to have with loved ones, especially those with cognitive decline or brain diseases, to ensure their wishes are carried out after they pass away.

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Brittany Ball, a caregiver for her grandmother Cathy Teague, has struggled with the emotional and financial strains of caregiving, and is considering enrolling her in an adult day program to provide respite for caregivers and prevent cognitive decline.

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The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that the state can enforce a law that bans nearly all abortions, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom has expressed his support for Arizona residents seeking access to reproductive health care.

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