A Numbers Racket: Older Adults Continue To Be Vulnerable To Scams
August 9, 2023
Unfortunately, there’s no good news to report when it comes to fraud and financial exploitation of older adults. The stunts and scams continue on and evolve to stay one step ahead of savvy detectives and wisened older adults. And the number of people swindled and scammed continues to rise. According…
Driving To The Edge: When Is It Time To Hand Over The Keys?
July 26, 2023
For anyone who’s had to ask an older adult to give up driving, or who has made the decision for herself, you know how agonizing and distressing it can be to lay down the keys and say goodbye to what is likely a vital part of everyday life. This is…
Will You Or Won’t You? Have You Prepared A Will?
July 19, 2023
If you’re a member of the Silent Generation or a Baby Boomer, you might be sitting on a lot more wealth than previous generations. If you were born after 1964, you may therefore be one of the recipients of the Great Wealth Transfer that is predicted to take place in…
Keeping Guard: Protecting Seniors From Abuse, Fraud, and Scams
June 14, 2023
Today, June 15th, marks the recognition of something that happens all too frequently: It’s the day designated as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Elder abuse, whether in the form of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse or in the form of neglect or financial exploitation, is an all too common occurrence,…
Point of Pride: Shining A Light On Challenges Faced By LGBTQ Seniors
June 14, 2023
For LGBTQ Americans of all ages, this is a disorienting moment. While much of the country, and the world, has become inclusive and supportive of the rights of the LGBTQ community to live in dignity and with respect, at the same time, extreme political operators are proposing to not only…
A Matter Of Life And Death: Updates About Medical Aid In Dying
May 10, 2023
Currently, 10 states in the US, in addition to the District of Columbia, permit MAID (Medical Aid In Dying). What this means is that in select parts of our country, individuals who meet very specific criteria (detailed below) can be prescribed life-ending medication by a physician (or other state-approved medical…