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A Treat for Seniors: Medicare Open Enrollment

October 15, 2023 — Most people think of Halloween when October rolls around, but smart seniors know that it’s also the month when Medicare Open Enrollment starts. From Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, individuals using Medicare can make changes to their plans, ensuring the benefits in the next year fit their ongoing healthcare needs. Open enrollment can seem overwhelming.... Read More

Rhode Island Police: Watch Out for COVID-19 Scams!

April 15, 2020 — As if this time wasn’t stressful enough, Rhode Island police said today to be cautious of COVID-19 scams, which could target residents and their personal identifiable information (things like your full name, date of birth, Social Security number, etc.). Police are aware of and want to educate us on the following types of scams: Fake... Read More

Protecting Older Americans from Financial Fraud

April 22, 2019 — Financial fraud is the fastest growing form of elder abuse. The American Journal of Public Health estimates that 5.4 percent of older adults experience some form of fraud each year, but this is hard to gauge, as many fraud crimes go unreported. According to Bloomberg, seniors lose $37 billion to financial fraud each year. To... Read More