Scammers are persuasive and believable, whether they are pretending to be an IRS agent collecting taxes, posing as a grandchild who’s in jail and needs bail money, acting like an IT professional to get a virus off your computer, creating a fake social media profile, or professing … [Read more...] about Don’t Be Duped: Red Flags
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Don’t Be Duped
How fraudsters are taking advantage of COVID-19 to scam youKathleen (*not her real name) was smitten. She received multiple texts like this each day from her new beau. In her 60s and widowed in 2019 after more than 40 years of marriage, Kathleen found herself lonely during the … [Read more...] about Don’t Be Duped
Entertain and Engage
Looking for ideas to keep your loved one engaged? • Drop off pre-packaged craft supplies. Make sure the packages are easy to open and directions are written large.• Help them do some face-to-face online communication or join their church’s live stream worship services.• Set up a … [Read more...] about Entertain and Engage
Spot a Scam
The prevalence of scams continues to grow as scammers become more skilled at defrauding the most vulnerable communities. LaDonna Koebel, executive director of the Office of Senior Protection and Mediation Office of the Attorney General, says the pandemic has given scammers an … [Read more...] about Spot a Scam
Caregiver Circle: Let’s Play a Game
In this COVID-19 transition time, playing games virtually can be helpful and fun! According to Katherine Autin, founder/CEO of Visionary Caregivers, LLC and Parkinson Partners, LLC, games are great for brain exercises. "Try Yahtzee virtually. It can be a great empowerment tool … [Read more...] about Caregiver Circle: Let’s Play a Game