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Featured ArticleA caregiver's first priority is to provide a safe environment. So it is heart-wrenching to hear about cases of mistreatment and exploitation by caregivers; after all, this is a vulnerable segment of society dependent on the assistance others provide. Read more Display Articles by Title | Author | Newest All Lifting & Transferring Articles
A caregiver's first priority is to provide a safe environment. So it is heart-wrenching to hear about cases of mistreatment and exploitation by caregivers; after all, this is a vulnerable segment of society dependent on the assistance others provide. Read more
Fraud Protection: An Introduction to Elder Fraud and Scams In a recent study funded by the National Institute on Aging, neuropsychologist Dr. Stacey Wood and her counterpart, Dr. Mike Kisley, found that older people are less likely to be responsive to negative or unpleasant information. While that makes them happier people overall, it also makes them more susceptible to elder fraud. Read more
By Gary Barg I have been getting a lot of email lately from well-known organizations (e.g., Internet Service Providers, auction companies, or a credit card issuer) telling me that I must send or email my personal information immediately or dire consequences will ensue. The only problem with that is I am not a client of many of these organizations. Since I know these companies are reputable, the emails were sent by criminals pretending to be these reputable companies. Read more
Scams: Scam Protection & Fraud Protection for Seniors and Yourself These statistics floored me: According to Congressional estimates, telemarketing fraud cheats Americans of at least $40 billion annually, and surveys by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP.org) reveal that more than half of those victims are age 50 and older. Read more
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