Key Takeaways from the Senior Scam Seminar
We recently hosted a vital Senior Scam Seminar at Brandywine at Huntington Terrace, bringing together experts to equip our community with the knowledge and tools needed to combat the growing threat of scams targeting older adults. Here’s a recap of the valuable insights shared:
1. Safeguarding Your Health and Home Care:
- Star Multi Care Services’ Lauren Scalcione and Debbie Kelly emphasized the critical importance of choosing home care agencies that conduct thorough background checks on their staff. They stressed the need to verify the credentials of all healthcare providers to ensure their legitimacy.
- Attendees learned about common healthcare-related scams and best practices for managing home health aides, whether in a facility or a home.
- Real-life scenarios highlighted how proactive measures, such as verifying credentials and maintaining open communication, can drastically improve outcomes and prevent exploitation.
2. Fortifying Your Finances:
- Candace Kearney, President of Financial Planning from Money Concepts, provided practical advice on protecting financial assets.
- Key topics included secure password management, the importance of having an accountability partner to review financial transactions, and awareness of the latest financial scams, including those involving computer phishing and spoofing.
- The seminar explored the role of Artificial Intelligence in scams and how a family “catchphrase” can serve as a vital security measure.
- Candace also pointed out the importance of keeping a non-digital list of important phone numbers as a defense against tech-savvy scammers.
- Real-world examples illustrated the devastating impact of financial scams and the importance of vigilance.
3. Staying Safe from Impersonation and Reporting Scams:
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Home Care Allentown PA – Senior Scam Seminar – Protecting Our Seniors Local Police officers, Ilyssa Dougherty and Jamie Wusenhoff from Suffolk County PD provided crucial information on how scammers impersonate relatives to manipulate victims.
- Attendees learned effective strategies for identifying suspicious callers and the proper steps to report scams to the authorities.
- The importance of timely reporting was emphasized, as it can significantly increase the chances of catching scammers and preventing further harm.
- The officer shared valuable tips on how to better protect oneself from scams and highlighted any new scams prevalent in our community.
Key Takeaways for Everyone:
- Verification is Vital: Always verify the credentials of healthcare providers and financial advisors.
- Stay Informed: Keep up-to-date on the latest scam tactics and trends.
- Build a Support System: Have an accountability partner to review financial transactions and a trusted contact for suspicious calls.
- Don’t Hesitate to Report: Report any suspected scams to the authorities immediately.
- Be Skeptical: If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
We encourage everyone to share this information with their loved ones and continue to be vigilant in protecting our senior community. By working together, we can create a safer environment for all.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Home Care Services in Allentown PA, please get in touch with the caring staff at Extended Family Care Allentown today. Call 610-432-6766
Extended Family Care Allentown is a Trusted Home Care Agency in Allentown, Pennsylvania including Bethlehem, Easton, Emmaus, Macungie, Whitehall, Schnecksville, Catasauqua, Northampton, and Nazareth.
With over 35 years of experience, Stephen Sternbach has been the Chairman of the Board of Directors, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Extended Family Care Services since 1987. After the sale of the New York and New Jersey operations of Extended Family Care Services, Sternbach brought the company private where he remains President and CEO of this 40-million dollar company. With Sternbach at the helm, Extended Family Care Services employs more than 650 employees, in six offices throughout Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York.
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