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What We Can Do about Robocalls
The term robocall has been around since the 1990s, but in the last few years, they’ve become an ever-present part of our lives. According to the YouMail Robocall Index, in 2018, 47.8 billion robocalls were placed in the US, and just in the first half of 2019, 34 billion calls were made. You’re not imagining that it’s gotten worse – it has.
Read MoreBy Jessica Bibbo | 02/17/2020
Decision-Making With Your Older Loved One: Choosing a Power of Attorney Agent
Establishing a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care or Finances can give our loved ones the ability to control who makes important health care or financial decisions for them if their physician declares they are no longer able to make decisions for themselves. Having a Power of Attorney is important because it assures our loved ones have someone who can act on their behalf and, ideally, respect their wishes. However, with this power comes responsibility, and sometimes this responsibility can be abused by those who do not have our loved ones’ best interests at heart. Before choosing a Power of Attorney agent, our loved ones should not only make sure the person they are considering is someone they can comfortably express their wishes and preferences to, but also that the agent is trustworthy enough to make decisions that are best for our loved ones.
Read MoreBy Tiffany Taylor and Julie Hayes | 01/15/2020
Internet Safeguards to Avoid Online Scams as an Older Adult
Over the years, the internet has grown and expanded to the point where it influences much of our daily lives. As the prevalence and everyday uses of the internet have expanded, so too has the presence of scammers and hackers who take advantage of the internet to steal personal information, deceive innocent people and spread harmful viruses. The internet is a valuable resource, and we shouldn’t let the fear of being scammed stop us from utilizing it. However, we should be cautious about where and to whom we give our information, and educate ourselves about internet scams so we don’t fall prey to people intending to mislead us.
Read MoreBy Julie Hayes | 12/13/2019
Bibbo, J. (2019, October 15). 5 Ways to Combat Illegal Robocalls. Retireved from https://www.guideposts.org/caregiving/family-caregiving/advice-for-caregivers/5-ways-to-combat-illegal-robocalls
Taylor, T., Hayes, J. (2019, September 12). Guiding Your Loved One Toward Good Credit. Retrieved from https://www.guideposts.org/caregiving/family-caregiving/advice-for-caregivers/guiding-your-loved-one-toward-good-credit