Biden proclaims November 2022 as National Family Caregivers Month

Biden proclaims November 2022 as National Family Caregivers Month

From Caregiver Action Network —  The White House Office of the Press Secretary Oct. 29, 2022 —  BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, A PROCLAMATION:  During National Family Caregivers Month, we recognize the love and sacrifice of more than 50 million...
Financial exploitation of seniors, scams way up since pandemic began

Financial exploitation of seniors, scams way up since pandemic began

From AARP —  By Christina Ianzito, AARP —  AARP report reveals that criminals are targeting older Americans at record rates The financial exploitation of older adults was a serious problem before the pandemic, but it’s ballooned in the years since COVID-19 began its...
Hearing aids are available over the counter starting Monday

Hearing aids are available over the counter starting Monday

From NPR —  Starting Monday, hearing aids will be available to buy over the counter across the U.S. The major shift in hearing health care is due to a recent rule change by the Food and Drug Administration, which in August cleared the way for the devices to be sold in...
Justice Department expands Transnational Elder Fraud Strike Force

Justice Department expands Transnational Elder Fraud Strike Force

From the U. S. Department of Justice —  The Justice Department announced on Oct. 4 that as part of its continuing efforts to protect older adults and to bring perpetrators of fraud schemes to justice, it is expanding its Transnational Elder Fraud Strike Force, adding...