http://kalw.org en http://kalw.org/post/caring-queer-elders-east-bay-study-shows-mostly-positive-trend <p _yuid="yui_3_1_1_2_1335452916703175" class="yiv358618467msonormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt">Are lesbian, gay and transgender seniors getting proper and respectful care in nursing homes,<span style="color: #1f497d"> </span>day-care centers&nbsp;and in their own homes?&nbsp; A groundbreaking state-funded survey in Alameda County showed very encouraging trends, and also room for improvement. Dan Ashbrook of the non-profit group Lavender Seniors conducted a series of caregiver trainings also funded by the state grant. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:48:12 +0000 Eric Jansen 9674 at http://kalw.org Caring for Queer Elders: East Bay study shows mostly positive trend http://kalw.org/post/alameda-county-could-take-lead-unwanted-medication-disposal <p>Prescription drug use is rising. According to the <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a>, by the year 2008, half of all Americans were taking one or more prescription drugs, and 37 percent of older Americans took five or more.</p> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:49:21 +0000 Judy Silber 7343 at http://kalw.org Alameda County could take the lead in unwanted medication disposal