What we're following

• •CDC warns of superbug Candida auris spreading in nursing homes With 3,400 cases reported, this hard-to-treat infection poses a real danger to frail older residents and raises questions about safety in care facilities. Read it
• •Waterview Heights nursing home to close Aug. 25 after years of fines Residents and families must find new care after repeated penalties forced the home to shut down, part of a larger pattern of troubled facility closings. Read it
• •Family says loved one died of neglect at Baton Rouge nursing home The home is labeled among the worst in the country, showing why families should closely watch the quality of care their loved ones receive. Read it
• •Mass General Brigham to change coverage for some Medicare plans Coverage changes could affect which doctors and services older adults can use, so it pays to check how your Medicare plan may be affected. Read it
• •New York nursing home residents seek raise from $50-a-month allowance Residents have received just $50 a month for personal expenses since 1988 and want that outdated amount increased to keep up with today's costs. Read it