Laws on underdiagnosis of dementia and driver’s license

senior woman hands on steering wheel

IIt’s uncomfortable to talk about seniors and driving, a fact that many families who are concerned about a loved one’s diminishing vision, reaction time, or driving cognition are well aware of. The ability to drive is not a right, but in many parts of the United States it has become a necessity, the only way …

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Mental health parity laws don’t work. Santa Clara County wants to act

Mental health parity laws don’t work.  Santa Clara County wants to act

Despite several federal and state laws passed in recent decades to ensure that health insurance companies cover physical and mental health equally, many still do not get the mental health treatment they need. Now, Santa Clara County wants to join the fight for mental health parity. As recently as 2020, state lawmakers attempted to strengthen …

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