Beverly Kearney's life is all about speed and winning. She's the legendary head coach of the University of Texas women's track and field team. Under her leadership, the Longhorns have claimed six national 
As soon as her mother's car pulled away, Cathy Harper Lee always counted the blades of grass on the lawn. She hoped to reach a high number. That meant a few moments alone before her step-father ordered her inside. 
Groceries vs. medicine? Rent vs. heat? One meal vs. two? Almost half of California's elderly face these impossible choices each day, according to a new study from UCLA's Center for Health Policy Research.
The report reveals that 47 percent of California's seniors -- 65 and older -- can't pay for basic needs. That means 864,000 seniors are left to fend for themselves, with more than half struggling alone at home. Older women, Latino elders and the very old (over 75) are especially at risk, the study found.
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