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November 17, 2011

SoCal Connected explores the elder day care crisis

KCET's SoCal Connected has a new episode this Friday that takes a look at the effect Medi-Cal cuts has on senior citizens, specifically, those in adult day care.

"Taking Care of Dad" is the show's second segment, following a report on how noninsured Angelenos cope without access to medical services. In the first piece of an on-going initiative about taking care of the elderly, SoCal Connected looks at the possible closures of adult day care health centers as a result of the proposed cuts in Medi-Cal in the 2011/2012 state budget. Dealing with Medi-Cal admission regulations was a nightmare for my parents during my father's final illness. I can't imagine how hard it must be for those struggling with the idea of losing these benefits in the wake of the state's financial retrenchment. Catch a preview of Friday's episode here. The first airing occurs at 8:30 PM on KCET.

Watch and weep.

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