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Thousands of California Elders Losing Long-Term Care

New America Media, News Report//, Paul Kleyman, Sidebar by Justine Drennan, Video by Paul Billingsley Posted: Aug 10, 2009

Renowned bassist Ortiz Walton was once the youngest person and first African American to play in the Boston Symphony.

But at 75, not only can’t Walton play his bass, but he cannot bathe, dress, eat or move in his wheelchair without the help of his wife, Carol, and assistance from state-subsidized services designed to keep him in their Berkeley, Calif. home and out of a nursing institution.

Budget Cuts Force Calif. Couple to Cope With Chronic Illness Without Help

“First, he walked slower, then with a cane and now he’s in a wheelchair,” said Carol Walton about her husband of 52 years, professional bass player, music educator and author Ortiz Walton.

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