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Geriatrician Shortage

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The number of seniors in California is expected to more than double in the coming decades. But the state's health care system is not yet prepared to care for that many older people. For starters, geriatricians are in short supply. In Merced, one health center is trying to plan ahead. Reporter: Sarah Varney

More: Health Dialogues: Aging Well - exploring how California will meet the needs of its growing elderly population.

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