Former memory care worker pleads not guilty to recording naked patients

Madison Russo, a former employee at South Barrington Encore Memory Care, pleaded not guilty to charges of filming patients without clothing and distributing the videos.

American Healthcare REIT buys six senior living communities for $572 million

The REIT’s acquisition signals strong investor interest in the senior‑living market, adding six facilities to its portfolio.

PACS to acquire 32 nursing homes in Florida, updates Eduro deal

PACS announced plans to purchase a large group of Florida nursing homes, expanding its presence in the skilled‑nursing sector.

Food & Nutrition

Today's food and nutrition news highlights a county IT team boosting a senior nutrition program's efficiency, an informational piece on food insecurity among older adults, and the opening of a new SeniorsPlus education and nutrition center in Lewiston.

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)

SeniorsPlus opens education, nutrition center in Lewiston · WGME

Money & Retirement

Lawmakers have approved a measure allowing first responders to retire earlier with increased benefits, pending the governor's decision. Meanwhile, the Kentucky Teachers’ Retirement System reported its fourth consecutive year of double‑digit returns, and financial outlets are highlighting strategies for retirement savings.

Lawmakers vote to let first responders retire earlier and with more money. Will Newsom sign on? · CalMatters

Preparing Your Finances For Retirement · wwltv.com

Kentucky Teachers’ Retirement System posts fourth straight year of double-digit gains amid historic turnaround · WKYT

Travel & Leisure

Airlines say they enjoy having older passengers on board, noting their calm demeanor. Meanwhile, Travel + Leisure Co. is issuing senior secured notes, and a list highlights 14 travel groups that cater to seniors seeking international trips.

Flight Attendants and Pilots Love to Fly With a ‘Senior Mama’ On Board—Here’s Why · Travel + Leisure

Travel + Leisure Co. Announces Launch of Senior Secured Notes Offering · Business Wire

14 Senior-Friendly Travel Groups for Global Adventures · Travel + Leisure

Technology & Online Safety

Today's news highlights intergenerational tech help in Kent, free digital‑literacy classes for seniors in Fresno, and a roundup of the most common online scams aimed at older adults.

Tech clinic in Kent brings teens and seniors together · Seattle Weekly

Fresno offers free digital literacy classes to help seniors navigate technology · ABC30 Fresno

What Are the Top Online Scams Targeting Older Adults? · The National Council on Aging (NCOA)