Visiting Elderly – Be Vigilant. Use Your Senses. The following is reprinted from my Huffington Post contribution of 11/15/16. Be alert when visiting elderly this season. Elder care is a growing issue in society. Caregiving at a distance can be difficult, stressful and time-consuming. And often the only time caregivers...
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How to Prevent Elder Abuse
How to Prevent Elder Abuse – Courtesy Carol Marak, Seniorcare.com Elder abuse is a crime which does not discriminate race or gender, only the person’s age. Other nonselective factors include economic status, ethnicity, educational background and geographic location. To say it’s a growing problem understates it’s horrific reach. Aging experts...
The Top Scams Targeting Seniors And What To Do About Them
Reprinted from my Huffington Post Blog Our senior citizens are often the most vulnerable to identity theft, which can damage reputations and wipe out life savings in an instant. A Met Life Mature Market Institute review of Senior Identity Theft estimates that elderly victims lose $2.9 billion annually to fraud....
How Seniors Can Protect Themselves Against Identity Theft
Identity theft, or the fraudulent use of another person’s identity, can damage your credit score and leave you broke. As with any crime, prevention is always your best option. Self-monitoring your credit will enable you to spot any issues and resolve them right away. The Simple Dollar recently looked into identity theft...
Frauds and Schemes Targeting Older Folks – Five Things to Know
Frauds and Schemes Called Crime of 21st Century Frauds and Schemes target the older group because it’s believed that they have a significant amount of disposable income, savings, and other resources. Here are 5 fraud categories that older adults must know. Read the article.
Justice Department Launches Elder Abuse Prevention Site (VIDEO)
Justice Department Launches Elder Abuse Prevention Site (VIDEO)