News on Aging & Financial Health
Recent News Stories
In Florida, Bridging Generational Divides
Nov 08, 2019 - Visiting Teens is a group composed of high school students in Florida that travel to a local senior center and interact with the residents, which mutually benefit both groups.
Preventing Financial Abuse of Aging Clients
Oct 29, 2019 - Proposed amendments to procedures that will update the method used to process customer disputes against investment brokers were approved by FINRA's Board of Governors.
Failed dementia drug gets a second chance
Oct 24, 2019 - Biotechnology company BioGen recently stopped testing a drug called aducanumab aimed to fight dementia from Alzheimer's, but has now requested approval from the FDA for this drug.
‘Trusted’ Professionals Target the Assets of America’s Elderly
Oct 21, 2019 - Those who investigate elder abuse matters are discovering a new, shocking population of exploiters.
Brain activity has role in human aging and longevity
Oct 21, 2019 - According to a recent medical study, the level of neural activity in the brain directly links to lifespan.
Elderly getting scammed by their own family members—and one group wants to stop it
Oct 16, 2019 - The AARP offers an online training program named BankSafe to help train financial professionals to identify possible elder abuse situations.
