Health & Wellness Local programs are helping older adults navigate the Medicare Open Enrollment Period and weigh their coverage choices, while a Midwestern University series at the Downers Grove Library offers guidance on healthy aging. Read it

Medicare, Social Security & Benefits Many older adults are watching their Medicare Advantage coverage closely, as reports say hundreds of thousands in Minnesota could see changes and that some plans may drop popular benefits in 2027. In South Lake Tahoe, free Medicare question-and-answer sessions are being offered to help. Read it

Caregiving & Family Today's stories highlight caregiving for people with Alzheimer's disease, where early diagnosis, treatment access, and family support all play a role. Others focus on the mental health of caregivers and new efforts to ease the ongoing shortage of care at home. Read it

Senior Living & Housing An assisted living company has fired a regional administrator following the death of an Iowa resident, and a separate lawsuit accuses another facility of failing to prevent an assault. Meanwhile, new affordable and senior housing is coming to the Clark-Fulton neighborhood. Read it

Money & Retirement Disabled veterans and military retirees are on track for a 3.6-percent benefit increase in 2027, while lawmakers in Germany and savers in France weigh new ways to strengthen pensions amid concerns about state welfare systems. Read it

Technology & Online Safety Several stories highlight efforts to help older adults use technology safely, including students teaching tech skills and advice on guarding against scams. Another piece reviews the best laptops suited to older users. Read it

Food & Nutrition Several programs are working to improve older adults' access to healthy meals, from county-supported senior nutrition services to community efforts fighting food insecurity. New reporting also looks at how widespread hunger remains among seniors today. Read it

Travel & Leisure Travel coverage for older adults is in focus today, with TSA agents pointing out three common airport-security mistakes senior travelers make and how to avoid them. Other roundups highlight the 20 best countries for retirees to visit and 10 affordable, welcoming small towns across the United States. Read it