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Imposter scams use new tech and techniques to steal retirees' life savings
Dec 15, 2019 - In an effort to battle financial scams that target senior citizens, there is now a federal and an international team dedicated to fighting back against these crimes.
Your genes aren't the only factor dictating Alzheimer's risk
Dec 11, 2019 - New information suggests that a person's DNA is not the exclusive cause of the development of Alzheimer's disease.
States with the Best Elder-Abuse Protections
Dec 04, 2019 - Based on a comparison of key indicators of elder abuse, a study was presented that rated which states offer the best elder abuse protection—and the worst.
Top tips for avoiding scams at the holidays
Dec 02, 2019 - Protect yourself while holiday shopping this month with these simple tricks.
Extra virgin olive oil may protect against various dementias
Nov 27, 2019 - A diet that includes extra virgin olive oil has been shown to have cognitive benefits that increase memory and decrease the buildup of a protein in the brain that contributes to dementia.
The Most Common Social Security Scams and How to Avoid Them
Nov 24, 2019 - Scammers are using all avenues of communication to portray themselves as representatives of the Social Security Administration when contacting potential victims.
