At one time, being old enough to get a Social Security card was a badge of becoming an adult and being able to find a job. Now it’s a sign of our vulnerability to identity thieves. Identity theft affects more than 11 million Americans annually, or 7 percent of all households (Statistic Brian).The consequences range […]
By Amanda Drakeford Unfortunately, many scammers prey upon the elderly. They know that these people are often home during the day, and may be lonely and looking for someone to talk with. As a result, it’s easier to get them to listen and then act on various scams. To protect your elderly loved one from […]
You may not get out as much as you used to. You were once a social butterfly, dashing from one engagement to the next. Since you retired, though, your social life has slowed down. People who maintain strong social connections to others tend to live longer and suffer fewer age-related conditions. Improving your social life […]
Identity theft can happen at any time to anyone. Thieves are very creative and are always looking for new methods to access personal information for their own gain. The information thieves are looking for is not always clear – some things are obvious like Social Security numbers, others are not, like family relationships and insight […]
One of the most difficult steps in life for both parents and their adult children is the move of a loved one to an assisted living community. Nearly all of us who face this are never fully ready for it or emotionally prepared enough to do so when the time comes. The “aging of America” […]
