Medicare Advantage premiums projected to drop more than 16% in 2027

CMS expects lower average premiums next year, which could ease costs for millions of older adults choosing coverage this fall.

CMS projects lower Medicare Advantage costs, small rise for Part D

The same federal outlook shows drug plan premiums edging up, so savings on one plan may not mean savings on all.

Leaving Medicare Advantage proved hard even years after cancer

One woman's struggle to buy Medigap shows that switching away from Advantage plans can meet real barriers, even when you are healthy.

CMS to add a trophy icon to Nursing Home Care Compare

A new symbol will highlight top-rated homes, giving families a quicker way to spot quality when choosing care.

Nursing home care can cost six figures, with limited help

A reminder that Medicare usually won't pay for long stays and Medicaid has limits, so families must plan ahead for the cost.

Medicare, Social Security & Benefits

Insurers are trimming Medicare Advantage plans for 2027, while reports raise alarm over the government using artificial intelligence to deny seniors' medical care. Meanwhile, the next Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could bring a welcome boost, depending on how the numbers land.

Here’s how much insurers are cutting Medicare Advantage plans for 2027 · Healthcare Dive

Trump admin using AI to deny medical care for seniors in disastrous experiment · Ars Technica

The Upcoming Social Security COLA Could Be a Huge Win for Seniors -- if This Happens · The Motley Fool

Health & Wellness

Two free senior health fairs are on offer today, including NYU Langone's expanded screenings at Huntington's event and one hosted by The Meadows. New research also links steady daily routines to less pain and depression in older adults.

NYU Langone Brings More Health Screenings to Huntington’s Senior Health Fair · NYU Langone Health

The Meadows to host free senior health fair · citizensvoice.com

Regular Daily Routines Tied to Less Pain and Depression in Older Adults · The Well News

Senior Living & Housing

Senior living news today spans hardship and growth: a Fort Worth community continues to face difficulties, while Rose Villa announces three major development projects. Industry coverage also looks at using data to improve assisted living care.

Hardships continue at Fort Worth senior living community · Fort Worth Report

RoseVilla Plans Next Evolution With 3 Major Development Projects · Senior Housing News

Turn Data Into Action: A Smarter Strategy for Assisted Living · AHCA/NCAL

Money & Retirement

Today's coverage looks at how taxes and inflation can shrink a $1 million nest egg over time, the private equity troubles weighing on public pension funds like Iowa's PERS, and a ranking of the states where $1.2 million in retirement savings stretches the furthest.

Welch: Your pension is in the tax because $1 million will not stay $1 million · HeraldNet.com

Iowa PERS the latest pension fund to face private equity challenges in fiscal-year returns · Pensions & Investments

$1.2 Million in Retirement Savings? These Are the 10 States Where It Will Last the Longest · CPA Practice Advisor

Travel & Leisure

Today's travel notes highlight the 20 best countries for older travelers and retirees, along with nine U.S. national parks well suited to seniors, featuring scenic drives, guided tours, and accessible viewpoints.

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

Active Adult Program · RaleighNC.gov

9 Best U.S. National Parks for Seniors to Visit—With Scenic Drives, Tours, and Accessible Viewpoints · Travel + Leisure

Technology & Online Safety

Local programs are helping older adults build tech confidence this week, with Spectrum offering smart device training Thursday and San Antonio classes teaching AI skills to stay connected and spot scams. In Houston, university researchers are working with seniors to design helpful AI robots.

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

San Antonio seniors learn AI skills to stay connected, avoid scams targeting older adults · KSAT

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

Caregiving & Family

A new AARP survey finds that caregiving is an overlooked concern many voters want addressed, October support group dates for caregivers have been announced, and a caregiver has been arrested on fraud charges after being accused of hiding a patient's death and stealing his home.

Caregiving is overlooked issue voters want resolved, AARP survey finds · USA Today

October 2026 Caregiver Support Group Dates · Anne Arundel County Government

Caregiver accused of hiding patient's death and stealing his home arrested on fraud charges · CBS News

Food & Nutrition

Malnutrition is drawing attention as a hidden but serious health risk for older adults, with new guidance on how to spot and prevent it. In related news, a county IT team is helping a senior nutrition program run 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