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Warn Older Adults About Home Security System Scams
Posted on January 31, 2019 - Today it seems like we are all a little more “tuned in” to crime in our neighborhoods. Our local Facebook group, Nextdoor other local blogs alert neighbors to every car prowl, break-in and porch package theft that happens. Older adults can be the most vulnerable to these crimes, and are often also the most fearful. This increased awareness of crime has been accompanied by an increase in companies selling home security products and services. But did you know that some of these companies are just about as likely to take your money as a burglar is?
AARP The Magazine Announces Nominees for the 18th Annual Movies for Grownups® Awards
Posted on January 24, 2019 - Every year the AARP joins the Golden Globes and Oscars buzz to name their own set of feature films and performances that honor and appeal to older moviegoers. Grab your popcorn and check out this year’s list!
Expanding the Life Space of Older Adults
Posted on January 22, 2019 - Some of the changes that age brings can tempt us to spend more time at home. Visual impairment, hearing loss, mobility challenges and memory problems can make it unsafe for us to drive. We might feel less confident when we’re out and about, fearing that we will fall or get lost. Gradually we develop a frame of mind where going on an outing seems like just too much trouble!
Am I ‘Old’?
Posted on January 17, 2019 - When does “old age” begin? It’s a subjective question, reports the New York Times. One expert says, “Today’s 65-year-old is more like a 55-year-old from 45 years ago.” But have attitudes kept up?
Avoiding Glaucoma, the “Sneak Thief of Sight”
Posted on January 15, 2019 - January Is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, and if you’re a little behind in creating your New Year’s resolutions, getting an eye exam is a good one to add! According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF), sponsor of this national event, more than 3 million people in America are living with some form of this disease, which is the second leading cause of blindness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that half of these people are unaware that they have the disease, which can affect the eyes so slowly that a person doesn’t notice until they’ve suffered quite a bit of vision loss.
