Dec 6, 2017
Every day scammers are finding new. inventive ways to gain your financial information and access your assets. Most recently scammers are impersonating delivery services claiming to have a package requiring identification and the scan of a credit card for delivery. Here’s the personal account of a San Diego resident that fell prey to such a… read more »
Aug 24, 2016
You’ve decided to engage a career in caregiving. Congratulations! Few occupations are as rewarding and fulfilling as providing care and helping improve someone’s quality of life. It’s also a great time to be a caregiver as there’s never been a greater need for those with a passion for this work. As the senior population continues to… read more »
Feb 2, 2016
A lot of attention is paid to seniors and holiday depression, but what about after the gifts have been returned, the menorah packed away, and the stale fruitcake thrown out? Loved ones and caregivers need to remember that winter begins within days of the major holidays, so after they wrap up, there are two months… read more »
Jul 9, 2015
While the U.S. Bureau of Economic Research claims the Great Recession ended in 2009, many Americans lost homes, jobs and resources at an age where financial recovery was difficult if not impossible. As a result, 19% of adults aged 55 to 64 are going into retirement with no savings whatsoever. [1] If you or a… read more »
Jan 27, 2015
More than 7,000 people showed up Saturday January 24, 2015 at the 6th Annual Successful Living Expo at the Town and Country Convention Center in Mission Valley, sponsored by the San Diego Union Tribune. The expo featured more than 80 exhibitors and 17 speakers, including actor and author Henry Winkler! The expo was loaded with… read more »
May 22, 2014
Scammers are opportunists, and they often choose to prey on seniors due to impairments in judgment that often come with age. Seniors are sometimes overly trusting, and isolation and loneliness can make them vulnerable to falling for a con. Additionally, technological naiveté can cause seniors to get caught up in a scam that involves financial… read more »