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How To Prevent Fraud As You Age

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Older people may be victims of scams and frauds like insurance, home repairs, telephone, or Internet fraud. Even friends “trusted” or family members have been known to steal money or property of a person.

The following tips may be helpful:

Do not be afraid to hang up on telemarketers. You’re not being rude. You are taking care of yourself! Remember, you can say no to any offer.

Do not give any personal information, including your credit card number or bank account over the phone unless you were the one that made the call. (more…)

How To Pick The Right Retirement Home

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The decision to move from the comfort of your home in a retirement home is not one to be taken lightly, and requires a lot of thought and preparation.

So what should you be looking for?

First is peace of mind.

If you are able to live without the help or need of special attention, and you know you will be getting the best and most secure facilities on offer to suit your style. (more…)

How & Why To Be Careful With Your Medicare Card

But the Medicare ID is more than an identifier. It’s proof of insurance.

Beneficiaries need to show their Medicare card at the doctor’s office and the hospital in order to have Medicare pay for treatment.

Over the years, many consumer advocates, have called for a new form of Medicare identification. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, which administers Medicare, also acknowledges the problem, but so far nothing has been done.

One of the main reasons is because it would cost an estimated $255 to $317 million to fix it. And that’s just the direct cost to the federal government. (more…)

Special Health Alert For Senior Women: Talcum Powder May Cause Cancer

Special Alert For Senior Women: Talcum Powder May Cause Ovarian Cancer!

It was reported by Google News on February 24, 2016 that Johnson & Johnson have been ordered by a court to pay $72 Million for selling Talc-Containing Products which contribute to ovarian cancer.
What is Talcum Powder?
Talcum powder is best-known as an ingredient in baby powder.
It is also an ingredient in thousands of cosmetics, feminine hygiene products, contraceptives , deodorants, anti-chafing products, and more.
Recent lawsuits have alleged that companies such as Johnson & Johnson were aware of this risk but failed to take steps to warm consumers.

Studies Linking Talcum Powder and Cancer

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