Fire forces evacuation at Weslaco nursing home

Residents of a Texas nursing home were moved to safety after a fire broke out, a reminder to know your facility's emergency plan.

Medicare's coming changes to Part D and Advantage plans

Reports point to major shifts ahead in drug coverage and Advantage plans, which could change costs and choices for many older adults.

Sicker Medicare Advantage members switching to traditional Medicare

Coverage suggests some sicker enrollees, including nursing home residents, are moving back to traditional Medicare, raising questions about plan care.

Costco enters the Medicare market

The retailer's first Medicare partnership is aimed at senior care, but experts warn not to choose a plan on brand name alone.

Virginia cuts nursing home inspection backlog

State officials say they reduced a backlog of overdue inspections and reformed how they penalize troubled facilities, which affects resident safety.

Health & Wellness

Older adults are a focus in health news today, with CHI St. Alexius Health Williston starting a new behavioral health program and East Tennessee State University planning a regional conference on healthy aging. One report also suggests that emphasizing healthy aging may encourage more people to get vaccinated.

CHI St. Alexius Health Williston launches behavioral health program for older adults · American Hospital Association

ETSU to host regional conference on healthy aging · ETSU News

Focusing on healthy aging might encourage older adults to get vaccinated · CIDRAP

Medicare, Social Security & Benefits

Medicare is in the spotlight today: many ear, nose, and throat doctors warn that a proposed payment cut could limit access to specialty care, and thousands of seniors face uncertain coverage after a deal fell through. Costco also announced its first Medicare partnership aimed at senior care.

Survey: 8 in 10 ENTs Say Proposed Medicare Cut Could Limit Seniors' Access to Specialty Care · The Hearing Review

Costco’s first Medicare partnership targets senior care experience · Scripps News

Thousands of Seniors’ Medicare Coverage in Limbo as Deal Fails · Newsweek

Technology & Online Safety

Two communities are expanding tech support for older adults, with a free technology clinic coming to Kent and a new education and nutrition center opening in Lewiston. A separate report outlines the top five financial scams aimed at older adults and steps to avoid them.

SeniorsPlus opens education, nutrition center in Lewiston · WGME

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

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

Senior Living & Housing

Senior living saw fresh deal activity, with Inspirit and Venue Capital combining and Next Level named to manage Carefree Living. In San Diego, SDSU Mission Valley revealed plans for a senior community set within a sustainable, walkable neighborhood.

Senior Living Dealbook: Inspirit, Venue Capital Combine; Next Level Retained as Carefree Living Manager · Senior Housing News

Assisted living meets seniors where they are · State-Journal

SDSU Mission Valley unveils plans for senior living community within sustainable, walkable neighborhood · San Diego State University

Caregiving & Family

Stories cover a friend stepping into a caregiving role, a librarian's path shaped by 'Being Mortal,' and the overlooked caregiving landscape in Nevada.

When a Friend Becomes a Caregiver · The New York Times

How ‘Being Mortal’ Guided a Librarian’s Caregiving Journey · Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library

The Undervalued Shift: Caregiving in Nevada · KUNR Public Radio

Travel & Leisure

Five retirement experts named the same top wellness destination for seniors. Travel + Leisure Co. launched senior secured notes, and a new guide lists 14 senior-friendly travel groups for global adventures.

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

Travel + Leisure Co. Announces Launch of Senior Secured Notes Offering · Business Wire

14 Senior-Friendly Travel Groups for Global Adventures · Travel + Leisure

Food & Nutrition

SeniorsPlus opens a new education and nutrition center in Lewiston, while a county IT team boosts a senior nutrition program's efficiency, and new resources highlight 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)