The Quiet Costs of Aging at Home Alone
It usually starts with small reassurances. Your parent in Highland Park or Deerfield tells you the week was "uneventful." The house looks the same as ...
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How Seniors Can Avoid Scams: Warning Signs and Safety Tips
Much advice about avoiding scams focuses on keeping up with new schemes, new technologies, and new tricks. But there is a more effective approach. The warning signs of a scam haven't changed much in decades. The delivery method shifts: phone calls be...
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