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Medicare Minute: Medicare and Immigration
You don’t have to be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for Medicare. If you are not a U.S. citizen, but are lawfully present, you may be able to get Medicare coverage, depending on your situation. There are… Read More
Medicare Minute: Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period
Medicare’s Open Enrollment runs October 15 through December 7 and is the time of year when you can make certain changes to your Medicare coverage. The last change you make will take effect on January 1. Take action… Read More
Protecting Older Adults
The Adult Protective Services Program, a division of the Florida Department of Children and Families, is dedicated to preventing further harm to vulnerable adults who are victims of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or self-neglect, as outlined in Chapter 415,… Read More
Spot the Signs of Elder Abuse
Abuse can happen to any older person. Learn about the different types of abuse, how to recognize the signs, and where to get help.Source: NIIH.org There are different types of abuse: physical emotional neglect sexual financial abandonment Be… Read More
How to Recognize Scammers and Avoid Scams
The following tips were taken from the Protect Yourself from Government Imposter Scams handout (.pdf) prepared by the Social Security Administration as part of its annual #SlamtheScam campaign. Recognize Scammers. They may: PRETEND to be from an agency… Read More
Four Signs That It’s a Scam
Protect yourself from fraud by learning how to identify scams. Here are four tactics scammers use: Scammers PRETEND to be from an organization you know. Scammers say there’s a PROBLEM or a PRIZE. Scammers PRESSURE you to act… Read More
Spotting the Signs of Elder Abuse
Abuse can happen to any older person. Abuse can happen at home, at a relative’s home, or in an eldercare facility. There are many types of abuse, including: Physical Emotional Sexual Abandonment Financial Neglect Keep on the look… Read More
Protecting Seniors from Financial Fraud
Senior citizens are all too often the target of fraudsters. Thieves often target the elderly knowing they have had a lifetime to build up financial assets. Many senior citizens worry about their finances and are vulnerable to fraudsters… Read More
Beware of Home Repair Scams After a Hurricane
As we head into Hurricane Season, Southwest Floridians need to be on their toes as door-to-door scammers may attempt to take advantage of unsuspecting homeowners. Scammers have been known to specifically target older adults who might be dependent… Read More
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Medicare Minute: Medicare Preventive Services
What is preventive care? Preventive care is the care you receive to prevent illness, detect medical conditions, and keep you healthy. During this Medicare Minute, we’ll look at Medicare’s coverage of preventive services and review the screening, vaccines,… Read More