Senior citizens lost almost $1 billion in scams in 2020, according to a new FBI report analysis. About 105,301 people over the age of 65 were scammed, with an average loss of $9,175, and almost 2,000 older Americans lost more than $100,000, the report said. Seniors were being extorted the most, with just over 23,000 victims, the FBI found. The highest number of fraud cases occurred in California, Florida, and Texas. "Each year, millions of elderly Americans fall victim to some type of financial fraud or internet scheme, such as romance scams, tech support fraud, and lottery or sweepstake scams. Criminals gain their targets’ trust or use tactics of intimidation and threats to take advantage of their victims," said Calvin Shivers, assistant director of the FBI’s criminal division.”

- Reported by acl.gov/news-and-events/news

A Volunteer’s Story: Helping to fight fraud!

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month! This month is dedicated to honoring members of the LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning) community and the work they’ve done (and continue to do) to guarantee rights and opportunities for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month in June, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging all Americans to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors that can help reduce the risk of cognitive decline.

Join us in the support of finding the cure by telling us your story. Send it to us by MOW volunteer, drop them off at the center front desk, mail, email, or call us and we will write it down.

Oh, My Aching Back!

As a caregiver, you may have to help the person in your care move from place to place by lifting her. When you learn how to control and balance your own body, you can safely control and move another person.