UnitedHealth 

is dropping a million seniors 

from Medicare Advantage 

as it aims to restore 

its 'swagger'

By Neal Shah

...the company did what monopolies often do when the numbers turn bad: It made cuts that affect its customers. 

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Seniors hit with 10 percent 

Medicare Part B 

cost increase in 2026

By Joseph Choi 

The CMS released a notice laying out the monthly actuarial rates for Medicare Part B beneficiaries beginning in 2026. For seniors and disabled enrollees, the monthly actuarial rates will be $405.40 and $585.60.

For older people with irregular heart rhythms who are at high risk of stroke and bleeding, standard care (including the use of blood thinners when indicated) was found to be the better choice compared to a promising, catheter-based procedure, .

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Americans are unprepared 

for the expensive and complex 

process of aging – 

a geriatrician explains 

how they can start 

By Kahli Zietlow

In my experience, regardless of race, education or socioeconomic status, there are some universal challenges that all people face with aging and there are steps everyone can take to prepare.

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7 Ways to Save Money 

on Holiday Gifts 

for the Grandkids

By Cameron Huddleston

If you’re a grandparent, you can’t simply cross a few grandkids off your list to keep costs down. But there are some strategies you can use to make gifts for your grandchildren more affordable this holiday season.

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Is Taking a Cold Shower 

Good for You?

By Lauryn Higgins

...the evidence, while intriguing, is mixed. Small studies suggest that brief exposure to cold water—like in a cold shower—can improve alertness and mood, 

Thanksgiving means full tables and shared laughter. But for many older adults, getting together is simply too hard. Health troubles or long travel distances stop many from coming home. This has been especially true

since 2020. Virtual gatherings solve this problem fast. They let seniors enjoy the holiday without leaving their own chairs. Imagine Grandma smiling at all her grandkids on the screen. These calls keep family ties strong. They fight off the deep quiet that often hits during the holidays.

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-  Turkey stuffing typically includes bread cubes, herbs (like sage and thyme), onions, celery, and sometimes sausage or fruit, creating a flavorful side dish.

- Different regions have their own stuffing recipes, such as cornbread stuffing in the South or bread-based stuffing in the North, reflecting local ingredients and tastes.

-  The term "stuffing" is used when the mixture is cooked inside the turkey, while "dressing" usually refers to when it's cooked separately in a dish.

-  It's important to cook stuffing to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to kill bacteria, especially if cooked inside the turkey, to prevent foodborne illness.

- Stuffing has been a part of Thanksgiving and holiday meals for centuries, with origins tracing back to European culinary traditions involving filling poultry or other meats with seasoned bread or grain mixtures.

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4 Top Fears of Middle-Class Retirees 

— and How To Avoid Them

By Laura Beck

“... the top fear of people aged 50 and over, 43% said their greatest fear was outliving savings and investment,” 

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"Misleading Marketing 

During Medicare Annual Enrollment

 October 15-December 7: 

The Medicare Fraud 

of the Month for November"

"Health insurance companies use various marketing methods such as TV, radio, events, mailings, phone calls, and texts, but there are rules set by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to protect you."

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What To Notice 

When You Visit 

Aging Loved Ones

 Over Holidays

By Carolyn Rosenblatt

 It is only seeing your aging parent face to face that lets you get a better picture of what is going on. 

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Why Do So Many Adults

 Treat Their Aging Parents

 Like Children?

By Robert Polner

The study describes ageism directed at older adults as a phenomenon akin to racism and sexism. 

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‘I’m a Longevity Expert—
These Are the Vitamins 
That Actually Work for 
Healthy Aging 
(And the Ones I Skip)

By Alexa Mellardo

Want to live to 100? Have these vitamins on your radar.

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Wednesdays used to be a big deal. “Hump Day” we called it. Meaning half the work week was over. Just two more days to the sacred weekend when we could forget, if only for a while, the stress of holding down a job, pleasing people you hated and licking the butts of your superiors just so you could have the “pleasure” of earning a few measly dollars, most of which was deducted from your salary to pay the government for so-called entitlements you may need twenty years hence. 

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- The Mayflower was an English ship that transported the Pilgrims from England to the New World in 1620, seeking religious freedom.

-  The ship set sail from Plymouth, England, in September 1620 and arrived in present-day Massachusetts in November 1620.

- The Mayflower was about 100 feet long and 25 feet wide, with a crew of around 30-40 people and carrying approximately 102 passengers.

-  The journey was difficult, with storms and cramped conditions. Many passengers fell ill during the crossing.

- The Pilgrims initially intended to land near the Virginia Colony but ended up in Cape Cod due to navigational errors.

- The original Mayflower no longer exists; it likely sank or was dismantled in the 17th century. A replica, the Mayflower II, was built in the 1950s and is now a historic ship in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

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