January 10, 2020Everyday Technology That Can Be HackedThe internet of things (IoT) is responsible for many conveniences via embedded electronic devices, and many seniors are making use of these technologies. It is becoming increasingly common for everyday items like refrigerators, thermostats, and doorbells to be internet-connected making…
December 18, 2019Some Genetic Testing Services May Be ScamsAn alert has been issued by the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General about a fraud scheme that involves genetic testing. The warning is for Medicare beneficiaries across the nation, and the federal government is…
December 12, 2019What to Know About Age DiscriminationAge discrimination in the workplace is a problem that has been addressed by lawmakers since the 1960s but continues to be a serious problem. According to study.com, age discrimination is defined as “the practice of letting a person’s age unfairly…
November 21, 2019Living Longer with These 5 StepsIt is no secret that a healthy lifestyle has a significant impact on your well-being and the earlier you implement a healthy lifestyle strategy, the greater the potential benefit regarding your longevity. Your lifespan can be increased by as much…
October 18, 2019Some Seniors Are Facing a Housing ShortageThere is a growing need for affordable senior housing that is only starting to be addressed by businesses that build for this market. If you have a lot of money you typically have a lot of options. At the other…
October 4, 2019What You Should Know About the Senior Safe ActThe Senior Safe Act, signed into law by President Trump in 2018, is designed to protect our elders from financial abuse from either within a family or support system or by scam artists preying upon them. Tens of billions of…
September 27, 2019Retirement Locations Being Chosen Due to Dementia DiagnosesThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a report acknowledging that from 2000 to 2017 deaths in the US that have dementia as an underlying cause has more than tripled. Underlying Alzheimer’s disease accounts for more than…
September 6, 2019Technology Helping Lower Hospital ReadmissionsThe information or digital technology age is rapidly transforming our everyday lives. Everyday smartphones, tablets, and other web-enabled devices allow us to communicate seamlessly. Technology applications have changed medical communities and systems, morphing them into an information-rich enterprise. Digital management…
August 28, 2019Don’t Get Tricked by These Online ScamsThe online world is rife with scams, and the number of people in the online world makes it a target-rich environment for scammers. Seniors and near seniors should be aware of some of the more common attacks aimed to gain…
August 22, 2019New Tech Tracks Seniors’ BillsIf you are a senior or have a loved one who is struggling with the process of paying their household bills, Silver Bills can eliminate the task and alleviate the worry about proper handling of monthly bills. As many baby…
