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Money Smart for Older Adults – Session 1 of 4 – September 2023

Session 1 of Money Smart for Older Adults This session covers helpful information about frauds and scams, including the growing threat of romance scams and employment scams. Information and tips are provided to help you recognize frauds and scams and how to protect yourself.  This session also discusses the role of technology in scams and […]

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Top 5 Needs of Older Adults Now and How We Can All Help

May is Older Americans Month so The Senior Source is shining a light on the needs of Older Adults and how anyone (yes, anyone!) can help. Whether you share the information and resources below with loved ones, offer direct time and energy, or volunteer/donate to nonprofit agencies like The Senior Source, everyone can help seniors live

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Applying for SNAP Benefits

What is SNAP? SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program.  You may also hear it referred to as the food stamp program.  SNAP provides monetary monthly assistance that can be used to purchase food at your local grocery stores.  Whatever amount you don’t use will roll over until the next month. Eligibility is based off

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Volunteer Combines Financial and Emotional Support

Tom Hamlin has been a volunteer in our Elder Financial Safety Center since 2022. He currently serves as a Money Management Volunteer, helping to support and promote independence for adults 60+ who are experiencing financial difficulties. He sat down with us to talk about his experiences. His final thoughts on what to expect when volunteering

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Financial Abuse of the Elderly by Paid Caregivers

A caregiver is defined as anyone who cares for a person who cannot care for themselves, typically assisting the individual or dependent person with the activities of daily life (ADL’s), such as bathing, dressing, and eating. A caregiver allows the individual to age in place rather than in a facility.  A 2019 review by the

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