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Sometimes, when people talk about aging, they come up with negative connotations instead of all of the positive ones. Instead of saying living in a senior community frees up one’s time from burdensome chores, people say living in a senior community is synonymous to being too old to be able to do their daily chores. Instead of saying one will get the help they need when they need it, people would say being in a senior home means giving up the independence to do things on their own. If anything, it actually gives you more independence to do more of the things you like. The infrastructure of living in a independent 55+ community affords many benefits under one roof, and sharing it with new friends! It’s similar to the concept of insurance an employer gets for their employees. Continue Reading ...

Scams targeting seniors are popping up left and right, so it’s best to start preparing than be sorry when it happens. Eighty percent of telemarketing scam are found to have targeted those over 65 years old specifically and these fraudsters are getting more sophisticated.  The most common means they conduct their illegal businesses are through phone, email, and even software. Given that seniors who regularly use technology spend most of their time online compared to other age groups, it may be worthwhile reading and learning more about the possible dangers they may encounter online. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) may be the best source of information regarding the latest scams. Among the most recent scams reported is a new twist to the Social Security Administration (SSA) scam. Continue Reading ...