Medicare Advantage cuts and a Mississippi fire unsettle seniors as enrollment nears.͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ | | | | Today Medicare Advantage cuts and a Mississippi fire unsettle seniors as enrollment nears.Good morning. The biggest news today touches your health coverage. UnitedHealthcare and Humana are cancelling Medicare Advantage plans that cover about one million people, according to reports. At the same time, hospital systems and clinics in several states, including White River Health in Arkansas and BJC and Saint Luke's in Missouri, say they are leaving certain Medicare Advantage networks. With the enrollment deadline close, some seniors say the choices feel confusing and worrying. There is also a safety story out of Mississippi. A fire at an assisted living facility in Clinton forced more than 100 older residents to evacuate. Firefighters battled the blaze, and the event was reported widely. In Washington, reports say $2.2 billion in federal nursing home funding may be at risk under new Medicaid limits, and providers worry this could affect access to care. Together, the day points to money and coverage questions that many families will want to watch closely. |
What we're tracking | • | Health & Wellness Communities in Fort Myers and Superior are hosting free senior health events this week. New research also examines how hurricanes raise hospitalizations and deaths among older adults who rely on electricity-dependent medical devices. Read it |
| • | Food & Nutrition Several programs in the news aim to help older adults get fresh, healthy food, including the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program and local senior nutrition services. One county is also using technology to make its nutrition program run more smoothly. Read it |
| • | Senior Living & Housing A new study points to uneven training standards among assisted living staff, raising questions about care quality. In business news, the Hilton East assisted living facility sold for $9.25 million, and operator Discovery Senior Living is reportedly exploring a sale. Read it |
| • | Medicare, Social Security & Benefits Seniors across the country are weighing in on Social Security, with some in St. Petersburg worried that a recent increase may not keep pace with rising costs. In Iowa, residents are sharing concerns about the program's future, including in a meeting with Sarah Trone Garriott ahead of the midterms. Read it |
| • | Caregiving & Family Today's stories look at caregiving from many angles, including one couple who moved from patient and caregiver to volunteers, a lawsuit over abuse at an Oregon facility, and a reflection on what happens when a caregiver's own support system gives way. Read it |
| • | Technology & Online Safety Students are helping older adults learn new technology, while guides highlight laptops suited to their needs. Wearable devices are also making daily life safer and more comfortable for seniors. Read it |
| • | Travel & Leisure Today's travel news highlights common airport security mistakes older travelers make, along with lists of the best countries for senior travelers and several European destinations well suited for retirement. Read it |
| • | Money & Retirement A new report gave the U.S. retirement system a C+ as nations grapple with aging populations, and fresh Federal Reserve data shows how savings compare across age groups. A judge is also allowing FedEx retirees to pursue a lawsuit over reduced pension payments. Read it |
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Sources CMOs, Make Preparing for Aging Populations a Priority — HealthLeaders Media Older Adults Ate Blueberries for 3 Months, Revealing a Surprising Benefit — Men's Journal Polypharmacy common in older adults and linked to prescribing cascades — Bioengineer.org What Is the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program? — 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 Fire forces evacuations at senior living facility in Mississippi - ABC News — ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos ASHA brings senior living policy, career opportunities to Cornell classrooms — McKnight's Senior Living Fire forces evacuation of a Mississippi senior living center and destroys much of the building — AP News Retirees may qualify for thousands in financial help. Here’s how to get it. — The Washington Post Seniors Facing Tough Medicare Plan Decisions — news8000.com Texas seniors face Medicare coverage changes as BCBS plans end in 2027 — cbs19.tv Little Rock Alzheimer’s conference puts focus on treatment, caregiving in Arkansas — The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette When Your Parent Refuses Your Caregiving Help — AARP Argall Bill to Address Caregiver Shortage Set for Enactment — Pennsylvania Senate Republicans These US high school seniors teach older adults around the world how to use technology — WGAL The Best Laptops for Older Adults — The New York Times Protecting Older Adults from Technology Scams — LeadingAge TSA Agents Say Senior Travelers Make These 3 Major Mistakes at Security—and What to Do Instead — Travel + Leisure These Are the 20 Best Countries for Senior Travelers and Retirees to Visit—and No. 1 Has Safety, Walkability, and Great Food — Yahoo |
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