Top Scams Targeting Older Americans in 2021
Frauds aimed at older adults are becoming more creative. “Scammers stay on top of whatever is new, such as the popularity of Zoom, COVID-19 vaccines and online shopping,” and then move fast to create ploys that best fit the moment, says Amy Nofziger, AARP's director of fraud victim support. Here are several such frauds happening widely right now.
Doing chores around the house is linked to bigger brain size, an indication of cognitive health.
Mopping the floor, mowing the lawn … household chores can seem like fairly mindless duties. But a new study shows a link between the frequency you perform those chores and the size of your brain.
Recommended Reading for September 2021
The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter
Alzheimer’s Drug Debuts to Controversy
For the first time in 18 years, U.S. health regulators approved a new drug in June to treat Alzheimer’s — in spite of concerns over whether or not the therapy is effective.
The part of aging that people don't talk about - and 5 ways to deal with it
The part of aging that people don't talk about — and 5 ways to deal with it
Identifying when aging parents cannot safely live alone
It's a difficult discussion to have, especially when mom and dad are used to being independent and there are several siblings involved. But the holidays may be a good time to talk about it when the family is all together in one place.
Common Injuries as We Age
CDC’s Still Going Strong campaign speaks directly to older adults, age 65 and older, and their caregivers. The goal is to raise awareness about preventable injuries among older adults because it is a large and growing public health problem facing our nation.