Jul 03 2023
Older Americans lose an estimated $28.3 billion annually to elder financial exploitation (EFE), according to a new report from AARP. The report also shows that 87.5% of adults age 60 and older who are victimized by someone they know never report these incidents to authorities. In contrast, just one-third of victims of stranger-perpetrated EFE do …
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Jun 26 2023
The Federal Trade Commission latest statistics indicate: 2022 – $1.3billion lost to on-line romance scams targeting 70,000 people; 2021 – $1billion lost in crypto scams targeting 46,000 people aged 30-49; 2022 – Over $9.2million lost to grandparent scams targeting seniors! These stats could be low since many scams go unreported. Why? Embarrassment, humiliation, feeling stupid, …
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May 26 2023
The adolescent years are a time of testing boundaries, seeking independence, and for many young adults, drug experimentation. Access is also easier than ever, and anyone with a smartphone can order through social media and get drugs delivered, all done anonymously. But when it comes to substance use, popping pills can come with deadly consequences. …
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Apr 20 2023
Nearly 56 million Americans are 65 and older, with projections estimating that the population of older adults will grow to 94.7 million in 2060. On average, a 65-year old can expect to live another 17 years. For most older adults, good health ensures independence, security, and productivity as they age. Unfortunately, millions struggle every day …
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Apr 17 2023
What is Child Sexual Abuse? When adults engage in any type of sexual activity with children, it is sexual abuse and it is a crime. When the sexual activity is between children or adolescents, it is not always so clear. Some kinds of sexual behavior between children might be innocent explorations, however, some behaviors between …
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Apr 01 2023
No one is 100% sure where the English word ‘Easter’ came from! In every other European language, the word for the festival of Easter comes from a variation of the word ‘Passover.’ One theory is that the word Easter comes from the Anglo Saxon month ‘Eostremonath,’ which was about the time of April, when the …
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Mar 13 2023
The Biden-Harris Administration today released the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2024. The Budget details a blueprint to grow the economy from the bottom up and middle out, lower costs for families, protect and strengthen Medicare and Social Security, and reduce the deficit by ensuring the wealthy and big corporations pay their fair share—all while …
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Mar 03 2023
On National Slam the Scam Day on March 9 and throughout the year, we give you the tools to recognize Social Security-related scams and stop scammers from stealing your money and personal information. Share scam information with your loved ones. Slam the Scam! Be sure to report all scams to local authorities and Social Security! …
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Feb 20 2023
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 contained an important piece of money-saving health care news for older adults: Vaccines covered under Medicare prescription drug plans (Part D) and Medicaid are free in 2023. This means there are no more co-payments or deductibles to meet for any vaccinations recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices …
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Feb 06 2023
Valentines Day falls on 14th February every year. It is also known as Saint Valentine’s Day! It is thought that Valentines Day is on this day because a priest called Valentine was performing secret marriages behind the back of Emperor Claudius II of Rome who banned marriage because he thought that unmarried soldiers fought much …
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Jan 09 2023
For the last nine years, Livability editors and data scientists have combined our great love of cities and data to create our annual ranking of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in America. This year, Livability examined more than 2,300 cities based on more than 50 data points that are grouped into eight categories, …
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Jan 01 2023
Take time to embrace the New Year with all the transitions and opportunities yet to be experienced. Who knows what surprises will come during these next months? Stay open to the unexpected. It provides for a more positive outcome. Transitions will come inevitably with challenges. Jobs change, as do school levels. Families welcome new members …
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