Thousands of immigrants set to lose Medicare coverage next year

A reported change means many older immigrants could lose Medicare in the new year, leaving families uncertain about how they will pay for care.

Judge temporarily halts nursing home's closure plan

A court has paused a Sullivan County nursing home's controversial closure, giving residents and families a short reprieve from being moved out.

Medicare Part D drug cap rises to $2,400 in 2027

The out-of-pocket cap on drug costs will climb, and one report warns a single specialty drug could reach it early in the year.

Families scramble after assisted living sale in Omaha

The sale of Hickory Villa Assisted Living has families searching for new homes, showing how quickly a care setting can change.

Nurse's aide pleads guilty in bleach attack on resident

A South Jersey aide admitted to harming a resident, a reminder of why families watch closely over the safety of loved ones in care.

Health & Wellness

Older adults are learning what today's guidance means for measles protection, while a men's health study spanning four decades continues to reveal more about aging well. New funding also strengthens a data archive that tracks the environments supporting healthy aging.

Here's what older adults should know about measles protection · LancasterOnline

Four decades into men’s health study, there’s still more to learn about healthy aging · Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

New funding boosts data archive that tracks healthy aging environments · News-Medical

Medicare, Social Security & Benefits

Lawmakers are sparring over Social Security's future, with Rep. Darren Soto highlighting his record against proposed cuts. Reps. Kathy Castor and Terri Sewell have introduced the Affordable Premiums for Seniors Act, and a federal watchdog says Humana and UnitedHealthcare overbilled their Medicare Advantage plans.

Darren Soto contrasts record defending Social Security to Dan Green's support for Donald Trump cuts · Florida Politics

Reps. Castor & Sewell Introduce the Affordable Premiums for Seniors Act · U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (.gov)

Federal watchdog accuses Humana, UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans of upcoding · healthcaredive.com

Travel & Leisure

Several new travel guides highlight the best destinations for older travelers and retirees, including a roundup of the top 20 countries and a spotlight on a small European nation praised for its walkable cities, low crime, and beautiful scenery. An active adult program is also featured.

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

This Tiny European Country Is One of the Best for Senior Travelers and Retirees—With Walkable Cities, Low Crime, and Stunning Scenery · Travel + Leisure

Active Adult Program · RaleighNC.gov

Caregiving & Family

Today's coverage highlights the strain caregiving can place on a person's own health, along with ways to guard against it. A lawsuit is challenging Pennsylvania's Medicaid caregiver rules, and one report looks at the often-unseen caregiving work carried by young Black men and boys.

The Signs Caregiving Is Harming Your Health—and How To Protect Yourself · Time Magazine

PA Medicaid caregiver rules face lawsuit · Spotlight PA

Young Black Men and Boys Are Quietly Taking On a Caregiving Crisis Few People See · Capital B News

Senior Living & Housing

A local retirement home is marking National Assisted Living Week, while factory-built apartments bring affordable senior housing to south Stockton. Industry voices also urge providers to remember LGBTQ+ residents and workers as demand grows.

Local retirement home celebrates National Assisted Living Week · KPLC 7 News

Factory-built apartments offer affordable senior housing in south Stockton · KCRA

Senior Living Industry Must Not Forget LGBTQ+ Residents, Workers As Demand Rises · Senior Housing News

Food & Nutrition

Today's coverage looks at food insecurity among older adults, along with senior nutrition programs working to expand access to healthy meals. One county's IT team is helping a nutrition program run more efficiently.

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

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

Art of Aging: PCA's senior nutrition programs provide access to healthy foods for older adults · 6abc Philadelphia

Technology & Online Safety

Today's technology coverage focuses on staying safe and connected, with a look at the most common online scams aimed at older adults, a guide to the best laptops, and ways technology can support connection and independence.

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

The Best Laptops for Older Adults · The New York Times

How technology can help older adults stay connected and independent · Mayo Clinic Press

Money & Retirement

Retirement benefits and pensions are in the spotlight today, as Connecticut Governor Lamont pledges to extend state employee retirement benefits while other lawmakers weigh changes to pensions. Coverage also looks at rising insurance rates and common pitfalls to watch for when saving for retirement.

Lamont pledges to extend state employee retirement benefits · CT Mirror

Why lawmakers are going after your pension · Washington Policy Center

On Your Side: What’s driving up insurance rates; retirement savings pitfalls · KY3