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10 Medicare Part D Changes You Should Know (Part 1)

10 Medicare Part D Changes You Should Know (Part 1)
A Seniors Guide report outlines five Medicare Part D issues for 2027, including plan costs, pharmacy networks, deductibles and the out-of-pocket cap.
  • ElderCareCompass Team
  • October 20, 2026
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  • Financial & Legal Guidance

Poll: Most Older Adults Rush Medicare Choices Despite Major Policy Changes

Poll: Most Older Adults Rush Medicare Choices Despite Major Policy Changes
A University of Michigan poll found most older Medicare enrollees spent under an hour reviewing coverage, despite policy changes affecting drug costs and networks.
  • ElderCareCompass Team
  • October 16, 2026
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  • Financial & Legal Guidance

Financial Benefits Of Shared Housing For Seniors

Financial Benefits Of Shared Housing For Seniors
Shared housing can help older adults split expenses and stay in their homes, but savings depend on the arrangement, screening and local costs.
  • ElderCareCompass Team
  • October 15, 2026
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Cost Of Senior Living In New York State

Cost Of Senior Living In New York State
Seniors Guide reports New York costs above U.S. averages for several care options, with in-home services and adult day care varying by location.
  • ElderCareCompass Team
  • October 15, 2026
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‘Byzantine Ownership Arrangements’: Calls To Scrutinize Coding And Profit Incentives In Nursing Home Medicare Payments

‘Byzantine Ownership Arrangements’: Calls To Scrutinize Coding And Profit Incentives In Nursing Home Medicare Payments
MedPAC plans to study coding, patient selection and payment accuracy in nursing home and home health Medicare systems, with results expected in fall 2027.
  • ElderCareCompass Team
  • October 12, 2026
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Straight To The Top: Patients Email Insurance CEOs Over Care Denials

Straight To The Top: Patients Email Insurance CEOs Over Care Denials
Two patients secured coverage after escalating denied care to insurance executives, but advocates say the tactic requires time and should not be necessary.
  • ElderCareCompass Team
  • October 9, 2026
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  • Financial & Legal Guidance

What’s More Important In Retirement – What You Want Or What You Need?

What’s More Important In Retirement – What You Want Or What You Need?
A Sixty and Me essay asks retirees to make room for personal interests while maintaining health, financial security and support.
  • ElderCareCompass Team
  • October 6, 2026
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  • Financial & Legal Guidance

What If You Reach Retirement Without Enough? Starting From Where You Are

What If You Reach Retirement Without Enough? Starting From Where You Are
A Sixty and Me report urges people nearing retirement with limited savings to assess income, expenses, benefits and other resources before choosing next steps.
  • ElderCareCompass Team
  • October 4, 2026
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Costly Medicare Mistakes You Should Avoid Making

Costly Medicare Mistakes You Should Avoid Making
A Seniors Guide report outlines five Medicare enrollment and plan-selection mistakes that can increase premiums or out-of-pocket costs.
  • ElderCareCompass Team
  • October 2, 2026
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Week-by-week Household Money Map For New Widowers

Week-by-week Household Money Map For New Widowers
A new tool offers widowers’ families a structured, week-by-week financial checklist to manage household bills and avoid costly mistakes after a spouse’s death.
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  • September 1, 2026
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Should You Stay Close To Home In Retirement?
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Should You Stay Close To Home In Retirement?

A retirement report weighs staying near home against moving, citing healthcare,…
  • ElderCareCompass Team
  • October 22, 2026
Diverse Social Activities May Help Slow Age-related Cognitive Decline
  • Dementia & Memory Care

Diverse Social Activities May Help Slow Age-related Cognitive Decline

A five-survey study of 57,793 people found varied social engagement was associated with…
  • ElderCareCompass Team
  • October 22, 2026
How Hurricanes Affect Hospitalizations And Deaths Among Older Adults Using Electricity-dependent Medical Devices
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How Hurricanes Affect Hospitalizations And Deaths Among Older Adults Using Electricity-dependent Medical Devices

A North Carolina study found flood exposure was associated with hospitalizations and…
  • ElderCareCompass Team
  • October 22, 2026
Caregiving Gap Grows As Women Devote More Years To Aging Adults
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Caregiving Gap Grows As Women Devote More Years To Aging Adults

A University of Michigan study estimates women provide seven lifetime years of care to…
  • ElderCareCompass Team
  • October 22, 2026
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