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Senior Telemarketing Fraud
Mar 22, 2016
Senior Telemarketing Fraud
Mar 22, 2016

Those who endeavor to commit telemarketing fraud often target seniors who are 60 years of age or older and particularly females living alone.  Enticements utilized by fraudsters include the offer of... 

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Mar 22, 2016
Jury Duty Scam
Mar 17, 2016
Jury Duty Scam
Mar 17, 2016

Senior Citizens might think that by a certain age nothing would come as a surprise anymore particularly ways in which con artists endeavor to take advantage of innocent individuals.  Such is the reason I, for one, was surprised to read about the jury duty scam

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Mar 17, 2016
Medical and Prescription Fraud
Mar 7, 2016
Medical and Prescription Fraud
Mar 7, 2016

With the high cost of medical care coverage, medication and insurance members of our society can hardly afford necessary expenses without becoming the victims of fraud.  To avoid becoming a victim, it is important to... 

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Mar 7, 2016
Impact of Crime on the Elderly
Feb 25, 2016
Impact of Crime on the Elderly
Feb 25, 2016

While researching the statistics of crimes against elders and the aftereffects, I must confess to being amazed and dismayed by the lack of studies done in the area.  However with some persistence, I learned that a staggering 500,000 seniors fall victim to...

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Feb 25, 2016
Why Elders Are the Most Targeted Group with Scams and Fraud Housing and Investment Fraud
Feb 2, 2016
Why Elders Are the Most Targeted Group with Scams and Fraud Housing and Investment Fraud
Feb 2, 2016

Those most likely to own their homes out right, have secured life savings and established credit are the elders within our society resulting in this being the biggest target group for scams and fraud.  Further compounding the issue is that seniors are also less likely to

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Feb 2, 2016
Smoothies a Great Snack or Meal Replacement for Seniors and Caregivers Alike
Jan 19, 2016
Smoothies a Great Snack or Meal Replacement for Seniors and Caregivers Alike
Jan 19, 2016

One thing seniors and their caregivers often have in common is the challenge of meeting daily nutritional requirements.  Elders frequently experience decrease in appetite or eating difficulties and caregivers have limited time to themselves; however, there are...

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Jan 19, 2016
Senior Real Estate Sales:  Preparing a Senior’s Home to Sell
Jan 6, 2016
Senior Real Estate Sales: Preparing a Senior’s Home to Sell
Jan 6, 2016

Whether preparing for a move into a senior community, living facility or otherwise, there is much one can do to ensure their home sells for the most profit...

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Jan 6, 2016
How to Outfit Your Car for Safe Senior Winter Travel
Dec 28, 2015
How to Outfit Your Car for Safe Senior Winter Travel
Dec 28, 2015

You too can provide senior help by assisting your elder in compiling the correct items for their preparedness kit...

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Dec 28, 2015
Senior Safety: Home-bound During a Snowstorm or Other Emergency
Dec 24, 2015
Senior Safety: Home-bound During a Snowstorm or Other Emergency
Dec 24, 2015

In furthering this effort, we would like to offer the following tips on how you too can help your senior prepare before a winter storm, natural disaster or some other type of emergency takes place...

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Dec 24, 2015
Keep Seniors Family, Friends, Loved ones, Pets, Home and Automobile Safe during the Holidays
Dec 22, 2015
Keep Seniors Family, Friends, Loved ones, Pets, Home and Automobile Safe during the Holidays
Dec 22, 2015

The U.S. has been shown to have the highest fire related death rate in comparison to other industrialized countries.  In fact, statistics show that seniors over 65 make up 30% of death from home fires...

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Dec 22, 2015
Don’t Let Scrooge Steal Your Holiday!
Dec 9, 2015
Don’t Let Scrooge Steal Your Holiday!
Dec 9, 2015

With most everyone focusing on holiday shopping, finding just the right gift for each recipient, all the details of special friend and family mealtimes and various other preparations, the winter holidays are a premium time for those intent on targeting innocent victims with a variety of scams and fraud...

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Dec 9, 2015
Helping the Elderly during the Holidays
Dec 7, 2015
Helping the Elderly during the Holidays
Dec 7, 2015

The holiday season is the time for emphasizing giving back to others in need. We celebrate by giving toys to tots and children, food to the hungry, donating to charities, and helping our elderly avoid loneliness and isolation. The holiday season open hearts, our calendars, and the wallets. And more importantly..

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Dec 7, 2015
How to Identify and Manage Caregiver Stress
Dec 7, 2015
How to Identify and Manage Caregiver Stress
Dec 7, 2015

While caregiving is rewarding and can aid in enhancing the quality and prolonging an elder’s life, this is also an emotionally and physically stressful role for anyone, particularly family members.  I know all too well, from personal experience, the deep sadness of watching a loved one...

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Dec 7, 2015
Checklist of Practical Steps for When a Loved One Dies
Nov 23, 2015
Checklist of Practical Steps for When a Loved One Dies
Nov 23, 2015

The magnitude of grief and trying to decipher what steps to take can be overwhelming.  Thus the reason we feel it prudent to share a checklist of practical steps to take when a loved one passes...

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Nov 23, 2015
How Senior Home Repairs and/or Modifications Allow Elders to Age in Place
Nov 9, 2015
How Senior Home Repairs and/or Modifications Allow Elders to Age in Place
Nov 9, 2015

One of the biggest elder issues involves home repairs and modifications.  As we review some of the modifications which can allow your otherwise healthy elder to remain in their home and for the opportunity to age in place

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Nov 9, 2015
How to Obtain Home Modifications & Improvement Funding Assistance for Senior Citizens
Oct 19, 2015
How to Obtain Home Modifications & Improvement Funding Assistance for Senior Citizens
Oct 19, 2015

Though perhaps not widely known there are numerous resources available to seniors and the disabled through grants, loans and other entitlements.  For instance, the government, be it local or national, offers home improvement loan programs.  Worried you...

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Oct 19, 2015
14 Most Important Elder Issues Facing Senior Citizens from Medical Health to Elder Law
Oct 7, 2015
14 Most Important Elder Issues Facing Senior Citizens from Medical Health to Elder Law
Oct 7, 2015

While there are a number of matters which seniors often face, I thought today we would focus on the thirteen most common senior concerns. 

As we all know, physical activity is an important part of everyone’s daily life.  For seniors though, it...

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Oct 7, 2015
Invisible Illness Awareness Week  29 September - 04 October 2015
Oct 1, 2015
Invisible Illness Awareness Week 29 September - 04 October 2015
Oct 1, 2015

We at Advise & Protect Senior Care Consultants wish to acknowledge the many individuals in senior care with invisible illnesses. It is through important education such as this that we continue to offer seniors help.  In 2002 there were few websites and limited material for individuals living with what authors of the book “Sick and Tired of Feeling Sick and Tired” referred to as “invisible chronic illness” or ICI

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Oct 1, 2015
Moving for Seniors in NY
Oct 1, 2015
Moving for Seniors in NY
Oct 1, 2015

Whether relocating to warmer weather, to be closer to loved ones or to join an assisted living community, moving for seniors can be extremely difficult both physically and emotionally. Having an advocate on your side to help ensure everything is completed properly is extremely important.  Here at  Advise and Protect we will assigned a dedicated specialist to work with you on every aspect of your move.  This includes selecting the right moving professionals who specialize in moving seniors as well as having everything packed, cleaned and taken care of.  

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Oct 1, 2015
Sep 20, 2015
Senior Care - Which Senior Vaccinations are Vital to One’s Health?
Sep 20, 2015

I would like to discuss senior health care in regards to health risks to seniors; particularly, those posed by falling behind on vaccinations.  One malady that effects far too many elders is Shingles.  According to the Mayo Clinic...

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Sep 20, 2015
Sep 15, 2015
Advantages and Savings with Online Shopping for Seniors
Sep 15, 2015

Some of the advantages of online shopping one can offer elderly assistance with is helping to save:  on gas or transportation to and from stores, no waiting in line, ability to shop at one’s leisure despite time of day or...

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Sep 15, 2015
Seniors at home, did you know that recycling isn’t just for bottles, cardboard and cans?
Sep 15, 2015
Seniors at home, did you know that recycling isn’t just for bottles, cardboard and cans?
Sep 15, 2015


Having written a number of articles for our senior moving Blog, thoughts of my own ongoing downsizing project has been, I’ll admit, weighing heavily on my mind.  In our area, auctions are popular be they for an entire farm or household and...

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Sep 15, 2015
Low Income Housing For Seniors, New York, NY
Sep 1, 2015
Low Income Housing For Seniors, New York, NY
Sep 1, 2015

Following are some of the links I found which should be of use to those looking for affordable senior housing in New York City and surrounding areas...

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Sep 1, 2015
Low Income Housing for Seniors – Brooklyn, NY
Sep 1, 2015
Low Income Housing for Seniors – Brooklyn, NY
Sep 1, 2015

Recently some of our readers reached out in efforts to find low income housing for seniors and grants for senior living.  In response, 

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Sep 1, 2015
Could you elder be subject of fraud or a scam?
Aug 24, 2015
Could you elder be subject of fraud or a scam?
Aug 24, 2015

While doing so, I came across a plethora of information on a substantial number of...

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Aug 24, 2015
Could What I Have Just Heard or Read Online Actually be True?
Aug 19, 2015
Could What I Have Just Heard or Read Online Actually be True?
Aug 19, 2015

Today’s entry might seem a bit unusual to some; however, I’ve found...

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Aug 19, 2015
Is it Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease?
Aug 10, 2015
Is it Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease?
Aug 10, 2015

Among the health issues that can rob one’s elder of independence are the many forms of dementia be it moderate or... 

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Aug 10, 2015
Aug 3, 2015
ILY, GR8T, ATD, ROFL…CGU, What?!@
Aug 3, 2015

As much as I appreciate having a computer and access to the internet, I must confess to often...

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Aug 3, 2015
Why Moving is Not Just Hiring Any Mover
Jul 24, 2015
Why Moving is Not Just Hiring Any Mover
Jul 24, 2015

The more I hear about this seniors move and the issues they experiences, the more I felt the need to share my own experiences and...

  

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Jul 24, 2015
Medical Care and Appointments
Jul 9, 2015
Medical Care and Appointments
Jul 9, 2015

Today I would like to address one of the many challenging aspects in health care whether you are a senior or a caregiver responsible for elderly care...

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Jul 9, 2015

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