Nursing home operator bankruptcy sparks advocate concern

Advocates say the bankruptcy of a troubled operator may not bring change, leaving residents uncertain about safety and quality of care.

Medicare paid $380M for ineligible organ costs

An OIG report found Medicare incorrectly paid $380 million for organ expenses that should not have been covered, raising questions about oversight and spending.

Boston hospitals clash over Medicare Advantage split

Top Boston hospitals are publicly disagreeing after a Medicare Advantage network split, showing how provider disputes can affect patient access to specialists.

Cancer patient feels collateral damage after Dana-Farber drop

A cancer patient said dropped from MGB Health Plan’s Medicare Advantage network made her feel like 'collateral damage,' highlighting risks when insurers change provider lists.

Seven in 10 turning 65 will need long‑term care

Seven in ten people turning 65 will need long‑term care, yet many families learn too late that Medicare does not pay for these services.

Health & Wellness

Recent studies show that certain types of friendships and community brain‑health programs can support attention and overall well‑being in older adults, while a new aging commission stresses social connections as vital for healthy aging.

This 1 Type of Friendship Can Promote Healthy Aging — and Most People Don’t Have It · TODAY.com

Community brain health programs successfully improve attention in older adults · News-Medical

Commission on Aging Report Highlights Social Connections as Key to Healthy Aging · Montgomery County, MD (.gov)

Medicare, Social Security & Benefits

About 600,000 older adults have enrolled in a new Medicare program covering obesity medications, showing strong interest in the benefit.

600,000 seniors have signed up for obesity drugs under new Medicare program · Reuters

NJ House Candidate Rebecca Bennett Picks Up Key Endorsement · ncpssm.org

Medicare GLP-1 program sees rapid uptake among seniors · TechTarget

Caregiving & Family

Arizona's proposed caregiver 'savings' program would only materialize if caregiving were eliminated, according to critics. Meanwhile, new resources aim to lower burnout risk for caregivers, and a caregiver has been sentenced for the strangling deaths of two dementia residents.

The parent caregiver ‘savings’ Arizona is chasing don’t exist — unless care disappears · Arizona Mirror

Caregiver Resources: Reduce the Risk of Burnout · Michigan Medicine

Caregiver sentenced in strangling murders of 2 dementia care residents · Los Angeles Times

Travel & Leisure

Today's travel news highlights the top 20 countries ideal for senior travelers and retirees, and lists the nine U.S. national parks offering scenic drives, tours, and accessible viewpoints for older visitors.

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

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

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

Food & Nutrition

The county IT team assisted a senior nutrition program in boosting efficiency, while a new resource shares facts about food insecurity among older adults and updated dietary guidelines highlight protein and healthy fats.

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)

New Dietary Guidelines Emphasize Protein, Healthy Fats · AARP

Money & Retirement

Many people reducing work hours to provide care see their retirement savings shrink. In Europe, the growing retirement shortfall is viewed by insurers and asset managers as a market opportunity, while in the United States the number of 401(k) millionaires has reached a new high as overall retirement savings remain at record levels.

Cutting Back Work for Caregiving Takes Toll on Retirement Savings · plansponsor

Europe’s Retirement Crisis Is an Opportunity for Insurers and Asset Managers · Boston Consulting Group

There’s a new record number of 401(k) millionaires as retirement savings hold at all-time highs · MarketWatch