Health Net Cuts Assisted Living Benefits for 3,500 California Seniors

The cuts are stirring fears that some low-income seniors could lose stable housing and care.

Sicker Medicare Advantage Enrollees More Likely to Switch to Traditional Medicare

The trend, especially among nursing home residents, is straining plans' incentive to invest in long-term care.

US Drug Prices See Biggest Drop in 63 Years, Says Medicare Chief

A major decline in drug costs could ease financial pressure on seniors managing multiple prescriptions.

Costco Launches Its First Medicare Partnership

The retail giant is entering senior care, aiming to make comparing Medicare options easier for shoppers.

Medicare's 2027 Enrollment Period to Bring Major Part D and Advantage Changes

Seniors and caregivers should start watching for details as new rules could reshape drug and plan costs.

Money & Retirement

Reports today look at how retirement savings vary across age groups and what that means for planning, along with a common savings mistake that even a Citibank executive worries about. Maryland's state pension system also announced a newsletter for its members.

How Retirement Savings Differ by Age—and What That Means for Financial Planning · Investopedia

Newsletter Available for Employees in the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System · The University of Maryland, Baltimore

This common retirement mistake keeps one Citibank exec up at night — how to power up your portfolio · moneywise.com

Health & Wellness

CHI St. Alexius Health Williston has opened a new behavioral health program designed for older adults. Recent discussions also suggest that focusing on healthy aging may encourage seniors to stay up to date on vaccinations.

CHI St. Alexius Health Williston launches behavioral health program for older adults · American Hospital Association

PhytoGaia to Present Healthy Aging, Liver Health, and Pet Wellness Data at Vitafoods Asia 2026 · Nutritional Outlook

Focusing on healthy aging might encourage older adults to get vaccinated · CIDRAP

Medicare, Social Security & Benefits

Several stories examine the rules that shape retirement income, including why some people fall short of the 40 work credits needed for Social Security. Others warn that Medicare out-of-pocket costs may rise in 2027 and that the yearly cost-of-living adjustment could again fall behind.

Social Security's 40 Work Credit Rule: Why Some Seniors Don't Qualify for Retirement Benefits · 24/7 Wall St.

Medicare Out-of-Pocket Costs Are Set to Increase in 2027: What Seniors Should Budget For · The Motley Fool

The Backwards Social Security COLA Rule That Will Likely Short-Change Seniors (Again) in 2027 · AOL.com

Food & Nutrition

Communities are strengthening food support for older adults, as SeniorsPlus opens a new education and nutrition center in Lewiston and a county IT team helps a senior nutrition program run more efficiently. New information also sheds light on food insecurity among older adults.

SeniorsPlus opens education, nutrition center in Lewiston · WGME

County IT Team Helps Senior Nutrition Program Improve Efficiency · Santa Clara County (.gov)

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

Technology & Online Safety

Local support for older adults is in the spotlight, with SeniorsPlus opening a new education and nutrition center in Lewiston and the City of Kent offering a free technology clinic. A companion guide outlines the top five financial scams targeting older adults and simple ways to steer clear of them.

SeniorsPlus opens education, nutrition center in Lewiston · WGME

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

City of Kent to offer free technology clinic for older adults · Kent Reporter

Senior Living & Housing

The San Diego State University Mission Valley project revealed plans for a senior living community set within a walkable, environmentally sustainable neighborhood. In other news, a new Rolling Meadows Senior Living community was highlighted, and Crider was recognized with an honor from an assisted living association.

Crider receives honor from assisted living group - The Daily Reporter · The Daily Reporter - Greenfield Indiana

Rolling Meadows Senior Living · Taylorville Daily News

SDSU Mission Valley unveils plans for senior living community within sustainable, walkable neighborhood · San Diego State University

Caregiving & Family

New guides explain Medicare options for caregivers, and experts share strategies for managing at-home care challenges.

A caregiver's guide to Medicare · The American Legion

Elder Law Guys: How to navigate the challenges of at-home caregiving · Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

A caregiver’s guide to Medicare · East Idaho News