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Today's seniors are healthier
and more active than ever before. But, like everyone, they
need to pay attention to health and safety risks. Below are
warning signs and prevention tips for common problems facing
older adults.
As people age, they face new
challenges both mentally and physically. Though they're often
on the lookout for physical attack and burglary, they are
sometimes not as alert to frauds and con games, which can be
the greatest threat to seniors well being and trust.
Make Your Home Safe and Secure
Use dead bolt locks on doors.
Don't hide keys around the entrance, instead leave them with a
friend or neighbor.
Ensure that service and
delivery people have identification, call the company if you
are concerned.
The address on your home
should be easy to read so emergency services can find your
home quickly and easily.
Consider a home alarm system
that provides monitoring for burglary, fire, and medical
emergencies.
Be Alert and Aware When Out in Public
Use the buddy system: Go with
someone you know.
Carry your purse close to
your body. Put a wallet in an inside coat or front pants
pocket.
Don't carry credit cards you
don't need or large amounts of cash.
Use direct deposit for Social
Security and other regular checks.
Whether you're a passenger or
driver, keep car doors locked. Be particularly alert in
parking lots and garages. If possible, park near an entrance.
Sit close to the driver or
near the exit while riding public transportation.
If someone or something makes
you uneasy, trust your instincts and leave.
Be Aware of possible Cons
If it sounds to good to be
true, IT IS! Be aware of promises for cures
for diseases, or get rich quick schemes.
Never give personal
information such as your credit card, phone card, Social
Insurance Number, or bank account number to anyone over the
phone. It's illegal for telemarketers to ask for these numbers
to verify a prize or gift.
Don't allow anyone to push
you into signing something - an insurance policy, a sales
agreement, a contract. Read it carefully and have someone you
trust check it over.
Beware of individuals
claiming to represent companies, consumer organizations, or
government agencies that offer to recover lost money from
fraudulent telemarketers for a fee.
If you're suspicious, check
it out with the police, the Better Business Bureau, or local
consumer protection office.
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