Monday, November 9, 2026: Midterm results push Medicare for All to the center of the debate

SeniorLiving.News · 2026-11-09

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Monday, November 9, 2026
 

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Midterm results push Medicare for All to the center of the debate

Good morning. The big story today is politics. Several reports say the midterm elections put Democrats in charge of the House and Senate, and that Medicare for All is now a major fight in Washington. Senator Bernie Sanders calls it "something we must do," while others, including an incoming Kansas senator, say it is not the right approach. Nothing has been decided, but the push is picking up steam.

There is also news that touches your wallet right now. Social Security announced a 3.6 percent benefit increase for 2027. And Medicare Open Enrollment runs through December 7, so this is the window to review your coverage.

Please stay alert. Officials in Iowa warn of Medicare scams, and one report describes a caller offering a "free" knee brace to get a Medicare number. Never share your number with a stranger.


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Protein Sources Linked to Cognitive Health in Review of Older Adults — Bioengineer.org

Aging Untold: What older adults should know about sexual health and protection — CBS7

Research finds hurricane flooding may put medically vulnerable older adults at lasting risk — UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health

Spain's 'Austrian backpack' pension plan back at centre of 29N pensions debate — Euronews.com

Column | How to turn your retirement savings into a steady income stream for life — The Washington Post

How to Start Drawing Down Retirement Savings — AARP

Maryland Medicare Advantage cuts leave seniors scrambling for coverage — Baltimore Sun

Maryland Medicare Advantage cuts leave seniors scrambling for coverage — Capital Gazette

Humana expects another year of Medicare Advantage membership growth in 2027 — Healthcare Dive

These Are the 20 Best Countries for Senior Travelers and Retirees to Visit — Travel + Leisure

TSA Agents Say Senior Travelers Make These 3 Major Mistakes at Security—and What to Do Instead — Travel + Leisure

My Grandparents Love Traveling in the ‘Golden Age’ of Life—These Are the 10 Items They Always Pack As Retirees, From $6 — Travel + Leisure

I'm 69 and pay $4,500 a month to live in a care home. It's given me a better sense of community. — Business Insider

What Sonida Senior Living (SNDA) Said on Its Q3 Earnings Call — Yahoo Finance

Developers of Fox Hill Senior Living propose another complex in Yorkville; say hundreds on current wait list — Shaw Local

Get the Facts on Food Insecurity and Older Adults — The National Council on Aging (NCOA)

What Is the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program? — The National Council on Aging (NCOA)

The changing nutritional needs of older adults and how to meet them — www.heart.org

Top 5 Financial Scams Targeting Older Adults and How to Avoid Them — The National Council on Aging (NCOA)

Canterbury School seniors teach older adults how to use technology internationally — Gulf Coast News and Weather


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