BEWARE OF SCAMS TARGETING THE ELDERLY

Key Associates

By: Allison Taylor

www.keyassociates.biz

 

 

Although we are fortunate that the majority of people are kind and caring, there are always going to be those on the prowl, looking for a victim to scam out of money.  Unfortunately, that's just the world that we live in - one with those that would rather spend their efforts making a quick buck at someone else's misfortune, as opposed to earning an honest living.  Older adults are especially susceptible.  My grandmother is constantly complaining about the amount of mail that she must read through, and many of the envelopes are filled with requests for money.  I've tried to persuade her to immediately recycle any mail from unknown sources, but she feels as if she must read through each individual request.  I know that she gives to several charitable organizations, but I do not know what she might give to organizations that are less-than-honorable.  Here's a great article from NPR (National Public Radio) titled "Why it's Easier to Scam the Elderly".  Please take the time to read through it, and to refresh the older adults in your life on how to be more vigilant against scams.

 

 

HELPING SENIORS MOVE

Key Associates

By: Allison Taylor

www.keyassociates.biz

 

 

We've previously touched on the subject of Senior Move Management - the process of a professional service provider that helps seniors move from one residence to another.  Senior Move Management is one of the services that Key Associates is highly experienced in.  Key Associates is a member of the National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM) and also has a senior Certified Relocation & Transition Specialist (CRTS) on staff.  Here's a great video that gives move details on what Senior Move Management entails.  At Key Associates, we pride ourselves on helping seniors make a home transition with compassion and dignity, and are extremely efficient, organized, and detailed throughout the process.