Senior Care

Orange County – October 20, 2026 -- Older LGBTQ+ adults in Orange County can get routine primary care at the Radiant Health Centers LGBTQ+ clinic, which offers preventive screenings and chronic disease management in a stigma-free setting.

Regular checkups catch health problems before they progress

Routine visits let providers identify potential health issues early, when timely intervention can improve long-term outcomes for older patients. Providers can also track changes in a patient's health, recommend appropriate screenings and adjust treatment plans as needed.

The appointments also give LGBTQ+ seniors a chance to raise personal health concerns that may be affecting their well-being.

Washington – October 15, 2026 -- Medicare-eligible Americans can now compare insurers using the 2027 U.S. News & World Report ratings for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D, published as Open Enrollment begins. Open Enrollment runs from October 15 to December 7, for coverage that takes effect January 1, 2027.

Five insurers top the Medicare Advantage list

The best Medicare Advantage companies are Aetna Medicare, Devoted Health, Humana Inc., Kaiser Permanente and UnitedHealth Group, Inc. For Part D prescription drug coverage, the top companies are Centene and Humana Inc. The 2027 edition also highlights the best Medicare Advantage companies in each state.

Massillon – October 12, 2026 -- Families weighing senior care options can now turn to a HelloNation article that explains how skilled nursing care, assisted living and long-term care differ, based on medical monitoring and daily assistance needs. The piece features Rachel Baker of Meadow Wind Health Care Center in Massillon, Ohio.

Assisted living covers daily tasks, not ongoing medical monitoring

According to the article, assisted living suits people who need help with routine activities but want to keep their independence. Support includes meals, dressing and medication reminders, in a setting built around comfort and social engagement.

It typically does not include ongoing medical monitoring or advanced nursing care. For many families, the article says, it is an early step when safety and routine support become necessary.

Wichita Falls – October 07, 2026 -- Many people with disabilities avoid taking a job because they believe any paycheck will instantly cut off their Social Security benefits, but that assumption is often wrong. David Toogood, an expert on empowering people with disabilities at Work Services Corporation in Wichita Falls, Texas, says Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) both allow work under specific rules rather than cutting people off the moment they earn income.

SSDI includes a trial work period before benefits change.

Lansing – October 05, 2026 -- Simple household changes like nonslip rugs, raised food bowls, and orthopedic beds can significantly improve comfort and mobility for aging dogs, according to Dr. Joyce Heideman of Southside Animal Hospital in Lansing, Michigan.

Her insights, featured in a HelloNation article, outline practical steps pet owners can take at home rather than relying on costly equipment or medical intervention alone.

Nonslip surfaces prevent falls in dogs with weakened joints

Dr. Heideman notes that nonslip rugs or runners give dogs with balance problems or joint weakness secure footing on smooth floors. This traction helps prevent injury and supports mobility and confidence as dogs age.

Fort Worth – October 05, 2026 -- Caring Senior Service has opened a new location in the Fort Worth area, run by retired Army veteran Marquita Foxworth, offering personalized in-home care for seniors.

The office sits in Saginaw at 550 East Bailey Boswell Road

The new location, at Building 3, Suite 320A, will provide non-medical, personalized in-home care services to seniors across the Fort Worth area. Residents can reach the office at 817-765-6375.

Woonsocket – October 03, 2026 -- Aetna, a CVS Health company, has unveiled its 2027 Medicare Advantage lineup, expanding plans that will reach 57 million Medicare-eligible beneficiaries across 41 states and Washington, D.C.

The insurer is widening access to its Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plans while growing programs aimed at members with chronic conditions and those dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.

Every plan includes $0 copays for preventive care and Tier 1 drugs

All 2027 Aetna Medicare Advantage plans will offer $0 copays for annual physicals, colonoscopies, mammograms, and routine eye and hearing exams at in-network providers. Tier 1 drug copays at preferred pharmacies remain at $0, and many vaccines will also carry no cost at in-network pharmacies. In every county where plans are offered, Aetna will provide at least one option with a $0 monthly premium and low or no primary care copays.

Sacramento – October 01, 2026 -- California State Controller Malia M. Cohen announced that applications for the state's Property Tax Postponement (PTP) Program are now being processed, giving eligible homeowners a way to delay paying property taxes on their primary residence.

The program targets seniors, blind residents, and people with disabilities

The PTP Program, administered by the Controller's office, allows qualifying homeowners to postpone current-year property tax payments on their primary residence. Cohen said the program helps eligible Californians manage housing costs while maintaining the stability of homeownership.

Nearly $7.7 million in property taxes were postponed last year

Eligible homeowners deferred almost $7.7 million in residential property taxes during the previous tax year through the program.

Evanston – September 30, 2026 -- A new Mather Institute study finds that older adults who age alone and own pets report significant boosts to physical activity, emotional wellbeing and social connection, with dog owners showing the strongest gains.

The online survey of 900 solo agers aged 55 and older found that 76% reported improved emotional wellbeing, 62% reported reduced stress and 45% reported increased physical activity. Nearly half said pets help reduce loneliness, and a third said pets led to more social interactions through daily walks and outdoor time.

Dog owners show the biggest activity gains among solo agers

Dog owners reported physical activity levels 42% higher than pet-free adults, the study found. Cat owners also described frequent short bursts of movement tied to feeding, play and household routines. Solo agers without pets recorded the lowest weekly activity levels of any group surveyed.

Cincinnati – September 28, 2026 -- Retirement readiness is not just a savings total, according to a new HelloNation article featuring insights from Joseph R. Wilson III, a Retirement Planning Expert with Omega Wealth Private Capital LLC in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Monthly spending needs should set the target for retirement income

The article states that lifestyle costs, not a single balance figure, should determine how much income a retirement plan must generate each month. Households that plan to travel frequently need a different income strategy than those who intend to stay close to home.

Multiple income sources must work together to cover daily expenses

Social Security, pensions, rental income, and investment withdrawals combine to fund everyday costs, the article explains. It notes that the age at which someone claims Social Security affects income for decades afterward.