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• •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. Read it
• •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. Read it
• •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. Read it
• •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. Read it
• •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. Read it