Nowhere are we more vulnerable to scammers than in our senior citizen population, but that can change with education and information.
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GUERNSEY—It seems that every day, you can turn on the news and hear at least one story about how another senior citizen has been targeted in some kind of scam. It happens more than we realize, and now, people are stepping up to help seniors see the signs and take the steps that will protect them from these predators. Beyond the financial targeting, seniors also need to know how to
On Tuesday, November 13, at 1 p.m., the Elder Justice Seminar comes to the Guernsey Senior Center, a program that will provide information about scams, how they work and how to recognize them. In addition, information about other topics of interest to seniors such as choosing caregivers, and making plans for emergency situations, will be presented.
A panel comprised of law enforcement
This is a rare and important opportunity that will give you the information you need to protect yourself and ensure that your senior years are all they should be.