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Angels Among Us
Sometimes in our darkest hour an Angel has been sent to us. You may not hear the flutter of wings or hear the trumpets proclaim their arrival, for Angels take on many disguises. They can look like ordinary people, maybe even someone you already
know. They have big hearts and capable hands.
On more than one occasion [...]
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News
Protecting the Nest Egg
There are many types of crime that effect senior citizens, some of the more frequent that we see are poor investment advice and low cost (cheap) insurance policies.
Today’s seniors can easily remember when a bank loan was finalized with a handshake and both parties understood what was expected of each other. Today there are 25 [...]
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is a state leader in creating programs that meet the
needs of older adults. Through our Communities Against Senior Exploitation (CASE)
and Project Lifesaver programs, the development of the Lee Elder Abuse Prevention
Partnership (LEAPP) coalition, our Senior Services Unit, and conducting specialized
training that focuses on preventing and investigating all forms of elder [...]
Those Pesky Telemarketers
Despite such consumer protections as the Telemarketing Sales Rule and the National
Do Not Call Registry, fraudulent telemarketers prey on seniors with promises of hugh
prizes, fantastic investment returns, and unbelievable deals on all sorts of merchandise-
even vacation packages. They craft scheme to take advantage of those of limited means
and those who are affluent, of those who [...]
Columnists
Savy SeniorDear Savvy Senior
Can you offer some tips on protecting seniors from financial scams? My next door
neighbor’s elderly parents were recently swindled out of several thousand dollars and I
want to make sure my own mother is protected.
Fraud Fighting Cindy
Dear Cindy
Senior financial scams are a big problem! In fact, the Securities and Exchange
Commission estimates that some 5 [...]
On My Mind Beware!
There are predators among us akin to blood-sucking leeches who prey on and feed off of humankind. We’re all susceptible to these parasites, but it seems their main prey are seniors whom they perceive to be more vulnerable and less equipped to repel the danger.
The good news is this…we can eradicate a lot of them [...]
On My Mind It’s that time of year again when we wish America a very Happy Birthday and celebrate our independence. It looks like we may not have any fireworks in Fort Myers due to budget constraints but let’s have a cookout anyway and give thanks for living in this great country.
One of the things I will be [...]
Medical
AARP Fights Medicare FraudWASHINGTON—AARP today announced its endorsement of three bills pending in Congress that would combat Medicare fraud. These endorsements build on strong measures enacted under the health care law to combat fraud in Medicare and throughout the health care system.
“Our members and all older Americans deserve to know that their premiums and tax dollars are protected [...]
In Florida, elder self-neglect accounts for the majority of cases reported to Adult Protective Services. From a legal standpoint, the issues involved in these scenarios are extensive and complicated. All citizens are mandatory reporters of any suspected elder abuse…self-inflicted or otherwise. Mandatory reporting means that anyone who knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect that [...]
Plantar FasciitisDr. Joe Campbell and Dr. Brad Habuda are podiatric surgeons, a branch of medicine specializing in treating a variety of conditions of the foot and ankle, including bunions, hammertoes, corns and calluses, ingrown nails, warts, sprains, fractures and heel pain caused by spurs or plantar fasciitis. They are highly trained physicians holding four-year bachelor’s degrees [...]