Medicaid and Medicare officially cut access to Waterview Heights

Residents of this facility now must move, and staff are helping them transition, showing how funding changes can uproot vulnerable older adults and their families.

Legacy Heights closure leaves Charlotte families relocating loved ones

Another closure means families must quickly find new care, a stressful situation that highlights how fragile some senior living options can be.

Medicare Part D changes in 2027 could cost Hawaii seniors $300 more a year

A reported change to prescription drug coverage could raise yearly costs, so seniors may want to watch this closely and plan their budgets.

Working past 65 at a small company created a costly Medicare surprise

At firms with fewer than 20 workers, Medicare can become primary, and missing enrollment can lead to gaps and penalties older workers should avoid.

Fort Worth seniors upset as trash piled up at their community

Residents reported growing trash at the place they call home, raising questions about upkeep and quality of life in senior living communities.

Health & Wellness

Local programs are putting the spotlight on healthy aging this week, from a falls prevention class at Stony Brook Southampton to a senior health fair in Suisun City. There is also a timely reminder about recognizing the signs of epilepsy in older adults.

Stony Brook Southampton Hosts Falls Prevention Program to Support Healthy Aging · Stony Brook Matters

Senior Health Fair set for Thursday in Suisun City · Daily Republic

Health Column: Recognizing epilepsy in older adults, why awareness matters · The Lexington Times

Money & Retirement

New guidance breaks down how much a single person with part-time income needs to retire comfortably in each state, alongside savings benchmarks for younger generations. Meanwhile, many Gen Xers worry about the future of Social Security, with some expecting to keep working during retirement.

How Much a Single Person With Part-Time Income Needs To Retire Comfortably in Every State · Investopedia

How Much Retirement Savings Puts Millennials Ahead of Their Peers? · Yahoo Finance

Gen Xers fret over the future of Social Security. "I will likely be working in retirement." · CBS News

Senior Living & Housing

Leadership news dominates today, with Medford Leas naming a new CEO and Kiser Group appointing a senior housing leader. In community news, a senior living community in Kaukauna joined with local high school football players in a new league, and one large senior housing company expanded its Silicon Valley properties.

Movers and Shakers: Medford Leas Names CEO; Kiser Group Appoints Senior Housing Leader · Senior Housing News

Kaukauna football players, senior living residents team up in new league · WBAY

News | Senior housing giant broadens Silicon Valley holdings · CoStar

Medicare, Social Security & Benefits

Most seniors will pay more for their Medicare drug plans this year, while Costco is preparing to sell Medicare plans of its own. A new proposal aims to protect Social Security, though it could reduce full cost-of-living increases for millions.

Most seniors to pay more for Medicare drug plans · Association of Health Care Journalists

Costco to sell Medicare plans: Does that mean better value for seniors? · Cleveland.com

Millions of US seniors could lose full Social Security COLAs. New proposal may preserve program, but here’s who loses · Yahoo Finance

Caregiving & Family

Today's stories highlight the many faces of caregiving, from a friend stepping into the role to the often undervalued work of caregivers in Nevada. In Lake Charles, one caregiver designed a coloring book to help people with dementia and Alzheimer's find moments of connection.

When a Friend Becomes a Caregiver · The New York Times

The Undervalued Shift: Caregiving in Nevada · KUNR Public Radio

Lake Charles caregiver creates coloring book to help dementia, Alzheimer’s patients find connection · KPLC 7 News

Travel & Leisure

Retirement experts weighed in on their top wellness destination for older travelers, all naming the same spot, while a closer look explains how airline senior discounts actually work. In company news, Travel + Leisure Co. set pricing on $900 million of senior secured notes due 2031.

We Asked 5 Retirement Pros for the Best Wellness Destination for Seniors—and They All Picked the Same Place · Travel + Leisure

Do Airlines Offer Senior Discounts? Here’s What Travelers Need to Know · Travel + Leisure

Travel + Leisure Co. Announces Pricing of $900 Million of Senior Secured Notes Due 2031 · Business Wire

Technology & Online Safety

A new report highlights the top five financial scams aimed at older adults, while SeniorsPlus opens an education and nutrition center in Lewiston and the City of Kent launches a free technology clinic for seniors.

Top 5 Financial Scams Targeting Older Adults and How to Avoid Them · The National Council on Aging (NCOA)

SeniorsPlus opens education, nutrition center in Lewiston · WGME

City of Kent to offer free technology clinic for older adults · Kent Reporter

Food & Nutrition

SeniorsPlus launches a new education and nutrition center in Lewiston, while a county IT team boosts a senior nutrition program's efficiency and a new resource highlights food insecurity among older adults.

SeniorsPlus opens education, nutrition center in Lewiston · WGME

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)