Senior Care

Douglassville, PA – September 23, 2026 -- Lennar is opening Venue at Leaf Creek, a 55-and-better community in Amity Township, Douglassville, Pennsylvania, with homes priced starting in the $400,000s and an opening anticipated this fall.

The community offers more than 300 single-family homes across 10 floorplans.

Homes range from 1,570 to 3,700 square feet, with two to four bedrooms and two to four bathrooms. Each layout is a single-level, open-concept design that includes an exterior deck.

Every home comes with Lennar's Everything's Included program built into the base price.

That covers gourmet kitchens with modern appliances, upgraded bathroom finishes, premium flooring, Ring doorbells, and wireless thermostats.

Keene, N.H. – September 22, 2026 -- Families trying to keep an older relative safe at home often run into two similar-sounding terms that mean very different things: home care and home health care. A HelloNation article featuring insights from Samantha O'Neil, a Home Healthcare Expert at Custom Helpers Home Health Care in Keene, New Hampshire, breaks down the distinction so families can match the right support to a loved one's actual needs.

Home care covers everyday, non-medical assistance

Rancho Cordova, Calif. – September 19, 2026 -- New survey data from the Retirement Coaches Association shows 96% of professional retirement coaches believe poor vision can significantly threaten clients' independence and quality of life, with 61% saying they've directly seen clients scale back social activities or daily routines because of vision concerns.

The research, conducted in partnership with VSP Individual Vision Plans, surveyed 115 retirement coaches in May 2026 to gauge how sensory health affects retirement outcomes.

Original Medicare typically excludes routine eye exams and eyewear costs

Coverage through Medicare Advantage and other plans varies widely, leaving many retirees responsible for expenses they didn't anticipate. A routine eye exam costs approximately $214 out of pocket on average in the U.S. for those without vision insurance, according to VSP data.

Rosemont – September 19, 2026 -- Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among adults 65 and older, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) says many of the biggest risks are hiding inside the home, not on icy sidewalks.

More than 14 million older adults, or 1 in 4, report falling each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The age-adjusted fall death rate among older adults rose 21% between 2018 and 2024. AAOS is highlighting the issue during Falls Prevention Awareness Week, Sept. 21-25.

Broken wrists and hip fractures often start with everyday clutter

"A fall can happen in a split second, but the injury that comes from it can have a much longer impact," said orthopaedic trauma surgeon Michael F. Githens, MD, FAAOS. He noted that many older adults suffer broken wrists, hip fractures and other serious injuries from falls that occur simply while going about their day at home.

Dover, Del. – September 18, 2026 -- Silver Awakening, an online personal empowerment platform for women 50 and older, launched today to help a demographic of more than 67 million people in the U.S. and one billion worldwide navigate major life transitions.

Women over 50 drive trillions in economic activity but rarely see themselves in media

Citing AARP's 2026 Longevity Economy Outlook, the company notes Americans 50+ generated $12.5 trillion in economic activity in 2024, accounting for 43% of U.S. GDP. NielsenIQ projects women will control 75% of discretionary spending by 2029. Despite that influence, AARP research found 64% of U.S. women 50+ rarely or never see themselves represented in current media.

Fredericksburg, Va. – September 17, 2026 -- Retirement planning usually centers on savings and investments, but a lesser-discussed factor -- muscle mass -- can significantly shape how those retirement years actually play out, according to the co-founders of the Fitness & Finance Radio podcast.

"We spend decades building a financial portfolio for retirement, but we should be building our physical portfolio at the same time," said Jennifer Scherer, co-founder of Fitness & Finance Radio and founder of Fredericksburg Fitness Studio. She notes that muscle protects the ability to move, stay independent, and enjoy the life people worked to build.

Lawrence, Mass. – September 17, 2026 -- Massachusetts Medicare beneficiaries can now get free, confidential help checking their bills for fraud through the state's Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program, following National "Report Medicare Fraud" Day on September 12.

Beneficiaries are urged to compare bills against actual care received

The MA SMP Program advises Medicare recipients to cross-check their Medicare Summary Notices (MSNs), Explanations of Benefits (EOBs), and other billing statements against the healthcare services they actually received. Charges for unfamiliar equipment, tests, or services not received are red flags worth reporting.

The program steps in when beneficiaries can't resolve issues alone

When a suspicious charge can't be sorted out directly, MA SMP reviews the situation and determines next steps, including referring suspected fraud or abuse cases to investigative authorities.

Social Circle, Ga. – September 15, 2026 -- Medicare hospice benefits cover nurses, aides, chaplains, and comfort medications for terminally ill patients, but families may still face out-of-pocket costs for inpatient room and board or private-duty caregivers, according to a new HelloNation article featuring insights from Hospice Care Expert Tammy Honeycutt of Abbey Hospice.

Eligibility requires a physician's certification of six months or less to live

Medicare hospice coverage generally becomes available once a physician certifies that a patient has a life expectancy of six months or less, assuming the illness follows its usual course. Once approved, the benefit includes visits from nurses, hospice aides, social workers, chaplains, and trained volunteers who manage pain, provide emotional support, and assist caregivers with daily tasks.

Memphis – September 15, 2026 -- Trua MidSouth, a new senior living locator service, has launched in Memphis to offer families free guidance when finding care options for aging or disabled loved ones. The service is led by Memphis native Heather Barrow Bryant and operates under the Trua Senior Living Locators network.

A family crisis in 2017 sparked the idea for the service

Bryant's special needs brother sustained a spinal cord injury in November 2017, leaving her family to navigate rehabilitation and care decisions with little outside support. In January 2021, her father suffered a similar injury, forcing the family through the same difficult process a second time.

"Those experiences opened my eyes to just how overwhelming and isolating this process can be for a family," Bryant said. She described wanting to become the resource her own family lacked during those emotional decisions.

Richmond – September 15, 2026 -- Families weighing senior care options now have a clearer breakdown of the differences between home care and assisted living, according to insights from Jay Mann of Amada Senior Care in Richmond, Virginia, featured in a HelloNation article.

Home care lets seniors stay in familiar surroundings

Home care delivers assistance directly in a senior's residence, helping preserve daily routines and community ties. Caregivers can help with bathing, dressing, meal preparation, medication reminders, transportation, and light housekeeping. Services can scale up or down as needs change, according to the article.