Woman critically injured in North Kensington assisted living fire

A resident was rescued but left in critical condition, a reminder of how quickly fire safety matters in senior living homes.

Medicare enrollment scam alert for this season

With enrollment underway, officials warn of scams, so be cautious about anyone contacting you and asking for your Medicare details.

When your 2027 Social Security and Medicare changes arrive

Your raise is announced in October and the Part B change in November, but both first appear together in January's deposit.

Nursing home and executives to pay $1M over billing claims

A settlement over overbilling allegations shows why families should keep an eye on nursing home charges and statements.

Gunman opens fire at South LA senior home

Video captured a shooting at a senior home, a troubling reminder that safety concerns can reach even quiet residences.

Medicare, Social Security & Benefits

Medicare's GLP-1 coverage program has now reached 700,000 seniors, according to Eli Lilly's chief executive. Other headlines raise concerns about the use of artificial intelligence in denying medical care and highlight a local New Jersey senior citizens festival.

Trump admin using AI to deny medical care for seniors in disastrous experiment · arstechnica.com

Opinion: With 10 million seniors in poverty, a federal safety net is critical · timesofsandiego.com

PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Celebrates Bergen County Seniors at Annual Senior Citizens Festival · House.gov

Technology & Online Safety

Local sessions are helping older adults get comfortable with smart devices, as Spectrum hosts a training class Thursday and University of Houston researchers work with Houston seniors to develop AI robots. New findings suggest seniors are having a harder time than teens with screens, AI, and algorithms.

Spectrum Hosts Smart Device Training for Seniors Session Thursday · Radio Mankato

UH researchers want to build AI robots for older adults — and Houston seniors are helping · KHOU

Seniors struggling worse than teens with screens, AI and algorithms · nypost.com

Caregiving & Family

Today's stories center on the personal side of caregiving, including a daughter's account of caring for a mother with COPD and Chris Johnson's wife Brittany describing how her life changed after becoming his caregiver. Another piece looks at how aging parents can plan ahead for adult children with special needs.

In 2018, a Nebraska caregiver lost his home over a $588 tax debt; after a six-year court fight, he got th · The Times of India

‘Please Give Me My Mom’s Pain’: How a Botched Surgery Turned an 11-Year-Old Into Her Mother’s Caregiver · Woman's World

The Value of Caregiving and Domestic Work We Do Every Day · gao.gov

Travel & Leisure

A new ranking spotlights the 20 best countries for older travelers and retirees to visit, and retirement experts have converged on a single top wellness destination for seniors.

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

My Mom, 72, Has Mobility Issues—These Are 6 Items She’s Packing for Her First Solo Trip Abroad, From $17 · Travel + Leisure

Alvarez & Marsal boosts Middle East practice with senior-level team hire · Consultancy-me.com

Senior Living & Housing

Today's coverage looks at how smaller, boutique senior living operators stay competitive through a hands-on approach, along with renewed plans for a $112 million assisted living center in East Northport, now moving ahead with a new developer and tax and bond financing support.

Woman critically injured in North Kensington assisted living facility fire · WUSA9

Promises unkept: Senior living home bankruptcies rob families of their life savings · NBC News

Living the perfect balance at Palace Assisted Living Modi'in · The Jerusalem Post

Health & Wellness

This week local communities are hosting senior health fairs and expos with free screenings and services, timed with Falls Prevention Awareness Week, alongside guidance on staying well in later years.

HHSC Highlights Healthy Aging Resources, Seeks Input on Aging Plan · hhs.texas.gov

Health in Motion: Falls Prevention Goes Digital to Reach More Older Adults · The National Council on Aging (NCOA)

3 Common Drugs Older Adults Might Be Overusing · Noozhawk

Money & Retirement

Lawmakers and families are grappling with the strain of paying for later life, as California's governor vetoed a bill to boost public safety pensions and one Alaska family exhausted their savings after a Medicaid denial. New reports also examine how many retirees outlive the money they set aside.

Helping With Your Parents’ Finances? Think Twice Before Joining Their Bank Account · Morningstar

Indiana officials expect saving $1B a year as teacher pension plan hits funded status · Indiana Capital Chronicle

A pension can make retirement more secure, but It can also change the tax picture · Federal News Network

Food & Nutrition

Several reports highlight malnutrition as a quiet but serious risk for older adults, offering ways to spot and prevent it. A county program is also working to serve senior meals more efficiently.

How Older Adults Can Detect and Prevent Malnutrition · The National Council on Aging (NCOA)

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

Malnutrition in Older Adults: The Hidden Threat to Healthy Longevity · US News Health