Seniors & Technology Seniors & Technology Get On Board! Thursday, March 12, 2020 0 We live in a digital world and ours lives are now governed by our devices. Platforms and apps such as Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Zoom, Skype, Google Hangouts, and... Read more
Importance of Sleep Importance of Sleep Older Adults and Longevity Thursday, March 12, 2020 0 Sleep issues tend to mount as we get older. According to a National Sleep Foundation's comprehensive study, we have a harder time falling asleep, have more trouble staying asleep and have lighter... Read more
Thinking About Downsizing? Thinking About Downsizing? It Might Be Time To Move Thursday, March 12, 2020 0 Adapted from a recent publication, Michael Longsdon discusses some reasons, tips, and practicalities regarding downsizing and simplifying your life. Read more
CapTel Captioned Phones CapTel Captioned Phones Hearing and Seeing Thursday, March 12, 2020 0 CapTel phones and CTS (Captioned Telephone Service) allows those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or 'late-deafened' to not only listen to the caller's voice, but read everything that is being said... Read more
Monday, August 1, 2022 / Categories: Featured, Legal, Abuse, Neglect & Scams Protecting Seniors from Financial Abuse Legal LaToya Hall, Director of SAFE, Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology, Detroit, MI discusses protecting seniors from financial abuse, and how to avoid it. LaToya discusses the initial point of contact in scamming seniors, financial vulnerability, mental effects of financial exploitation, caregiver burdens and education, credit issues, and identity theft. She also explains the one-on-one advocacy, financial support and management that SAFE offers. Watch the discussion here. Previous Article Nutrition Related Concerns for Women Over 50 Next Article Defining Stress Print Tags: Merrill Palmer Institute Financial Exploitation Financial Scams Agains Seniors Wayne State University Life Span Alliance the Institute of Gerontology LaToya Hall SAFE Program at Wayne State University Avoiding Senior Scams