Fairview sues UnitedHealthcare over Medicare information

A large hospital system says the insurer's 2027 Medicare listings could confuse patients about coverage, a fight that may affect which providers people can see.

Medicare Advantage shrinks in New Hampshire

CVS Health and WellSense are reducing Medicare Advantage plans, meaning fewer options for older residents as enrollment season approaches.

Trump's $90 Medicare rebate rolls out, but millions are not eligible

A new federal rebate is reaching some beneficiaries, but many will not qualify, and critics question whether it is a real help or a political move.

Same premium, very different risk in New Jersey

A report shows two plans costing the same each month can leave you facing thousands more in bills, a warning to compare coverage carefully.

Death at Massachusetts assisted living facility investigated

Officials are looking into a resident's death, one of several safety and oversight concerns at care homes in the news today.

Health & Wellness

Researchers and arts programs are examining how creative activities like music and visual art may support brain health and healthy aging. New discussions also explore what age-friendly care means for older adults.

Older adults in Hawaiʻi need higher incomes to afford basic needs · University of Hawaii System

UM Health-Sparrow hosts Senior Health Series on breast cancer awareness · WLNS 6 News

What age-friendly care means for older adults · American Medical Association | AMA

Medicare, Social Security & Benefits

Today's headlines center on a pledge from President Trump to send Medicare Part B rebate checks of around $90 to $100 to some 20 million seniors, alongside questions about why a $90 Social Security payment reached certain recipients while roughly 40 million others did not.

How Ohio seniors can get their Medicare plan to pay for groceries · Signal Cleveland

Trump pledges to send $90 Medicare Part B rebates to seniors · Healthcare Dive

Trump announces $90 payments for seniors on Medicare ahead of midterm elections for premium costs · AP News

Senior Living & Housing

New senior housing is going up in Brattleboro, Vermont, on a site once destroyed by Tropical Storm Irene's flooding. Elsewhere, rural senior living operators are relying on their reputations to attract residents, and a new value-based care checklist is now available for assisted living providers.

Inside 4 Recent Senior Living Renovation Projects · Senior Housing News

Ex-Fort Lauderdale assisted living facility employee accused of fatally choking patient · NBC 6 South Florida

Some former workers left jobless after Delmar assisted living shutdown · NEWS10 ABC

Money & Retirement

Today's headlines look at retiring with a pension and 401(k) despite limited investing experience, building income from ETFs with $500,000 and no pension, and how rising costs are straining retirement savings.

The pros and cons of opting out of your workplace pension · The Week

I want to retire in November. I’ll have a pension and 401(k), but I’m not great at investing. Can I make this work? · MarketWatch

Half of Current GLP-1 Users Say They May Have to Choose Between Medication and Retirement Savings · PR Newswire

Food & Nutrition

Today's headlines highlight food insecurity and malnutrition as serious, often overlooked risks to older adults' health and longevity, while a county IT team is helping a senior 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)

Malnutrition in Older Adults: The Hidden Threat to Healthy Longevity · US News Health

Travel & Leisure

Today's travel notes spotlight ten affordable, charming U.S. small towns well suited to retirees, along with three common airport security missteps that older travelers can easily avoid. An active adult program also appears among the highlights.

TSA Agents Say Senior Travelers Make These 3 Major Mistakes at Security—and What to Do Instead · Travel + Leisure

This Is the No. 1 State to Retire in the U.S. for 2026 Thanks to Its Affordability, Low Senior Poverty, and High Quality of Life · Travel + Leisure

Senior Travelers Swear By These Comfy, Podiatrist-approved Shoes, and They’re On Sale Up to 65% Off, From $38 · Travel + Leisure

Caregiving & Family

Today's stories look at the strain caregivers carry, including a support group focused on Capgras syndrome and a reminder that those who care for others need care themselves. One troubling report involves a Livonia caregiver accused of stealing nearly $24,000 from an 86-year-old woman.

‘I think she’s a witch’: Livonia caregiver arrested after 86-year-old says she stole nearly $24K from her · ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4

Remember the ‘caregiving kills’ study? Reality is more nuanced · Science News

Caregiver Support Group "Capgras Syndrome" · Lenawee County, MI

Technology & Online Safety

Several communities are helping older adults navigate technology, from San Antonio classes teaching AI skills to spot scams, to Houston seniors assisting university researchers building AI robots. Protecting older adults from technology scams remains a shared focus.

Bridging the digital divide: Sprightly seniors gain confidence through tech training · Rising Sun Newspapers

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

Protecting Older Adults from Technology Scams · LeadingAge