Senior Citizens might think that by a certain age nothing would come as a surprise anymore particularly ways in which con artists endeavor to take advantage of innocent individuals. Such is the reason I, for one, was surprised to read about the jury duty scam
With the high cost of medical care coverage, medication and insurance members of our society can hardly afford necessary expenses without becoming the victims of fraud. To avoid becoming a victim, it is important to...
While researching the statistics of crimes against elders and the aftereffects, I must confess to being amazed and dismayed by the lack of studies done in the area. However with some persistence, I learned that a staggering 500,000 seniors fall victim to...
Those most likely to own their homes out right, have secured life savings and established credit are the elders within our society resulting in this being the biggest target group for scams and fraud. Further compounding the issue is that seniors are also less likely to
One thing seniors and their caregivers often have in common is the challenge of meeting daily nutritional requirements. Elders frequently experience decrease in appetite or eating difficulties and caregivers have limited time to themselves; however, there are...
Whether preparing for a move into a senior community, living facility or otherwise, there is much one can do to ensure their home sells for the most profit...
You too can provide senior help by assisting your elder in compiling the correct items for their preparedness kit...
In furthering this effort, we would like to offer the following tips on how you too can help your senior prepare before a winter storm, natural disaster or some other type of emergency takes place...
The U.S. has been shown to have the highest fire related death rate in comparison to other industrialized countries. In fact, statistics show that seniors over 65 make up 30% of death from home fires...
With most everyone focusing on holiday shopping, finding just the right gift for each recipient, all the details of special friend and family mealtimes and various other preparations, the winter holidays are a premium time for those intent on targeting innocent victims with a variety of scams and fraud...
The holiday season is the time for emphasizing giving back to others in need. We celebrate by giving toys to tots and children, food to the hungry, donating to charities, and helping our elderly avoid loneliness and isolation. The holiday season open hearts, our calendars, and the wallets. And more importantly..
While caregiving is rewarding and can aid in enhancing the quality and prolonging an elder’s life, this is also an emotionally and physically stressful role for anyone, particularly family members. I know all too well, from personal experience, the deep sadness of watching a loved one...
The magnitude of grief and trying to decipher what steps to take can be overwhelming. Thus the reason we feel it prudent to share a checklist of practical steps to take when a loved one passes...
One of the biggest elder issues involves home repairs and modifications. As we review some of the modifications which can allow your otherwise healthy elder to remain in their home and for the opportunity to age in place
Though perhaps not widely known there are numerous resources available to seniors and the disabled through grants, loans and other entitlements. For instance, the government, be it local or national, offers home improvement loan programs. Worried you...
While there are a number of matters which seniors often face, I thought today we would focus on the thirteen most common senior concerns.
As we all know, physical activity is an important part of everyone’s daily life. For seniors though, it...
We at Advise & Protect Senior Care Consultants wish to acknowledge the many individuals in senior care with invisible illnesses. It is through important education such as this that we continue to offer seniors help. In 2002 there were few websites and limited material for individuals living with what authors of the book “Sick and Tired of Feeling Sick and Tired” referred to as “invisible chronic illness” or ICI
Whether relocating to warmer weather, to be closer to loved ones or to join an assisted living community, moving for seniors can be extremely difficult both physically and emotionally. Having an advocate on your side to help ensure everything is completed properly is extremely important. Here at Advise and Protect we will assigned a dedicated specialist to work with you on every aspect of your move. This includes selecting the right moving professionals who specialize in moving seniors as well as having everything packed, cleaned and taken care of.
I would like to discuss senior health care in regards to health risks to seniors; particularly, those posed by falling behind on vaccinations. One malady that effects far too many elders is Shingles. According to the Mayo Clinic...
Some of the advantages of online shopping one can offer elderly assistance with is helping to save: on gas or transportation to and from stores, no waiting in line, ability to shop at one’s leisure despite time of day or...
Having written a number of articles for our senior moving Blog, thoughts of my own ongoing downsizing project has been, I’ll admit, weighing heavily on my mind. In our area, auctions are popular be they for an entire farm or household and...
Following are some of the links I found which should be of use to those looking for affordable senior housing in New York City and surrounding areas...
Recently some of our readers reached out in efforts to find low income housing for seniors and grants for senior living. In response,
Among the health issues that can rob one’s elder of independence are the many forms of dementia be it moderate or...
As much as I appreciate having a computer and access to the internet, I must confess to often...
The more I hear about this seniors move and the issues they experiences, the more I felt the need to share my own experiences and...
Today I would like to address one of the many challenging aspects in health care whether you are a senior or a caregiver responsible for elderly care...
Those who endeavor to commit telemarketing fraud often target seniors who are 60 years of age or older and particularly females living alone. Enticements utilized by fraudsters include the offer of...