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Financial Elder Abuse Nightmare Worthy of Stephen King
Here’s a story of financial elder abuse that reads like it’s straight out of a Stephen King novel. Like many of King’s stories, this real-life horror story also involves a small cabin in Maine where an 85-year old woman from … Continue reading
Good News for Older Drivers: OnStar Now Available For ANY Vehicle
Good news for older drivers — or anyone who wants to have more peace of mind about the safety of an aging parent or elderly loved one who is still behind the wheel… As of July 24, you’ll be able … Continue reading
Online Safety Tips for Seniors
Are your aging parents safe online? Or are they setting themselves up as fresh bait for online scammers looking to steal their identity, destroy their credit, and drain their bank accounts? Older adults have been a target for con artists … Continue reading
Elderly Driver Safety Tip: How to Avoid Staged Accident Scams
Elderly drivers are favorite targets for staged accident scams, when professional thieves cause accidents on purpose to profit from insurance claims against unsuspecting motorists. Elderly drivers are choice victims for these criminals, especially if they are driving alone in an … Continue reading
Safe Aging at Home Tip: Elderly Should Beware Strangers in Uniform
Are you or your aging parents letting thieves who scam seniors in through the front door? The elderly are ideal targets for scammers because they tend to be more trusting — especially if someone shows up at their front door … Continue reading
Elderly Fall Prevention Tips to Keep Aging Parents Safe
Elderly fall prevention is a top safety concern for aging parents for a good reason. According to The Centers for Disease Control, one out of three adults age 65 years and older falls each year. Even more frightening: Falls are the … Continue reading
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How to Protect Aging Parents from Investment Fraud
If your aging parents haven’t been victims of investment fraud or financial elder abuse, the odds are good that it may just be a matter of time. According to a 2010 Elder Investor Fraud Survey conducted by The Investor Protection Trust, … Continue reading
Tech Lab Working to Make Caring for Aging Parents Easier
Concerned about caring for your aging parents? Here’s some good news: Tomorrow’s aging at home technology will make today’s medical alert buttons look like rotary dial phones from 1955. Wireless motion sensors that monitor your aging parent as they walk around … Continue reading
Signs Your Aging Parents Need Help Managing Their Finances
One of the best way to help your aging parents avoid the pain and loss of financial exploitation or financial elder abuse is to recognize that they need some help managing their money BEFORE someone takes advantage of them. At … Continue reading
Fire Safety Tips for Older Adults Aging at Home
When it comes to fire safety for older adults, what you don’t know can be deadly. According the the Centers for Disease Control, adults age 65 and older are twice as likely as any other age group to die in … Continue reading