We all know the current crises facing Medicare as well as Social Security.  Add to this the soon to be explosion of Elders as the Baby Boomer Continue reading “Assitive Technologies Now – Elders will benefit – so will all of us” »

We assume from an early age that our parents know what’s best and how to handle their own financial matters.  However as people age they can “make mistakes” and this is often true with complex issues such as refinancing a home.  Continue reading “Financial safety for your elders. Better safe than sorry.” »

Elder abuse is a problem that will likely grow.  Everyone should learn more about this.  This report from the National Institute of Justice explains the topic but also points out how little we know.  If you have ideas, feed back, questions or suggestions let us know. The Keys Please would like to hear from you.  Thank you. Continue reading “Understanding Elder Abuse” »

Senior Safety Issues – The Dangers of Living Alone

By Carrie Roche

There are roughly 37 million people over age 65 living inAmericatoday. The growing number of seniors of this age is due to advances in medical care, which have increased life expectancies. Continue reading “Dangers of Elders living along” »

 Cantaloupe outbreak is deadliest in a decade

By MARY CLARE JALONICK – Associated Press | AP – 5 hrs

WASHINGTON (AP) — Health officials say as many as 16 people have died from possible listeria illnesses traced toColoradocantaloupes, the deadliest food outbreak in more than a decade. Continue reading “Food Safety a concern for Elderly” »

FinCEN of the US Department of the Treasury has issued an Advisory to financial Institutions on what to look for in elder financial exploitation.  Continue reading “FinCEN of Treasury Dept issues advisory on Elder Financial Exploitation” »

Another elder rip off scam.  Please be alert to unusual elder financial activities.  Family members and banks would do well to watch out for seniors.  Continue reading “Another elder rip off scam” »

By Pamela A. MacLean

Correspondent

Posted: 08/21/2011 07:50:33 AM PDT

Updated: 08/21/2011 07:50:42 AM PDT
Nancy Wright first noticed her father experiencing memory problems on a family vacation two years ago. The then-75-year-old retired IBM engineer fromSan Jose had misplaced his wallet with $1,500 inside.

“Dad had never done anything like that before,” says Wright (who requested use of a pseudonym to protect her family’s privacy). “The whole vacation he kept getting lost,” she says. Wright wrote off his behavior to stress over her mother’s health conditions and her dad’s concern over those medical expenses. Continue reading “When the elderly become targets for financial fraud” »