The annual Medicare Open Enrollment period, from October 15th to December 7th, provides scammers with the perfect opportunity to prey on unsuspecting older adults and family caregivers.
The annual Medicare Open Enrollment period, from October 15th to December 7th, provides scammers with the perfect opportunity to prey on unsuspecting older adults and family caregivers.
Elder financial abuse destroys lives and costs seniors a whopping $37 billion each year. Dr. Stacey Wood, Ph.D, one of the nation’s leading experts on elder financial abuse, shares 8 ways caregivers can help seniors avoid scams and fraud. Today, people over age 50 hold over 70% of the country’s wealth. But elder financial abuse is all too common. Fraudsters target…
Stay aware to prevent senior fraud Heartless scammers steal $36 billion from American seniors every year. They prey on older adults because they’re more likely to have savings and are more vulnerable to high-pressure tactics. Common scams targeting seniors include calls from fake IRS and fake Medicare representatives, people pretending to be contractors who repair houses, or fraudsters selling fake or predatory…
Social media gives people more opportunities to connect and socialize, something that’s especially important for preventing senior isolation. But there are risks and challenges. Laurel McLaughlin explains why social media can be dangerous for people with Alzheimer’s or dementia and shares 4 tips to keep them safe while supporting their independence. Social media provides connection, but has a dark side Social…
Scammers take advantage of coronavirus fear and confusion to steal from seniors This is a scary time for all of us and especially frightening for isolated seniors. Thousands of scammers and thieves are taking advantage of public fear and confusion around the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak to sell fake goods and services as well as to load malware onto people’s phones and computers.…
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