Financial scams that target seniors are becoming more prevalent, both online and offline. Here is some helpful information to help keep you safe. Scammers often use your emotions against you to get you to fall for a scam. So when the scam is over, the feelings of vulnerability and distress may remain. Romantic Scams Romance scams are on the rise, according to the FBI. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center […]
By Dr. Vianka Delgado Dr. Delgado is an Internal Medicine specialist at Palmas Clinic, 7756 Palm River Road, Tampa FL 33619 Tel 813-626-0066 Website: PalmasClinic.com It is that time of the year when you should take matters into your own hands to protect yourself from that deadly but preventable disease commonly called ‘the Flu’. Even if you do not read the whole article, please make a commitment now to […]
There is a well-known story about a young boy walking on the beach throwing starfish back into the ocean one by one. When an adult asks him why he is doing that since there are thousands of starfish on the beach and surely he cannot make a big difference to all the starfish, the young boy responds, “Well, at least I made a difference to that one!” And so it […]
The U.S. Census Bureau routinely updates its studies that focus on the expected urban and rural population growth in the coming decades, segmenting data by the Boomers, Generations X and Y, and Millennial generations. Lost on some in the bevy of spreadsheets is the fact that boomers are aging at a rapid rate at which states and municipalities cannot keep up support. You already know that 10,000 baby boomers will […]
Senior-Friendly Business of the Year: The Humane Society of Tampa Bay When you think about the Humane Society, you probably think about all they do to find homes for abandoned dogs and cats. But we are honoring them today because of what they do for local seniors and disabled adults who own pets. If any of you are pet lovers, you know how our dogs and cats become important members […]
While practicing law back in 2010, I received a panicked call from a client. His daughter had been riding in the back of a taxi when the cab was struck from the side. His daughter had not been wearing a seat belt. She was paralyzed from the accident and suffered severe brain damage. Her life would never be the same. Distraught and overwhelmed, my client needed to know what to […]
Identity theft and other financial crimes can happen to anyone. However, scammers often target seniors, so it is especially important to learn how to stay safe. Seniors and caregivers need to stay up-to-date on common scams and overall safety measures to prevent fraudsters from accessing their personal data or stealing their money. Common Scams Fraudsters are constantly coming up with new ways to trick people, so it is important to […]
Last spring I had the good fortune to attend The Art and Science of Health Promotion Conference. There, I met several of my health heroes including Dr. Michael Roizen, Dr. Oz’ lesser-known research partner. I have been using Dr. Roizen’s health assessment, RealAge (www.realage.com), for years. I admire the complexity of what goes into it and the simplicity of what comes out of it. Using an algorithm based on actuarial […]
Once again, we are entering the season of holiday shopping and gift giving. Before you do your shopping this year, I would like to ask you a question…..What was the best holiday gift you received last year? Think about it for a minute. Ask your family members this question, too. Are you finding it difficult to remember? Here’s another question for you. Are you expecting to receive an end-of-year bonus […]
Here’s the scenario: You see your doctor for your annual wellness visit and she prescribes medicine for high blood pressure. But the medicine is more than you can afford. What do you do? Whether it’s not getting a prescription filled to save money or simply forgetting to take your medicine, not sticking to doctor’s orders can have a huge impact on your health. It’s important to get —and take— the […]
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