Provided By CBS12 Six fraudsters are accused of stealing nearly $250,000 from Florida seniors through grandparent scams, the Florida Attorney General (AG) announced on Monday. The Attorney General’s Office of Statewide Prosecution said the scam affected seniors in multiple counties, including Palm Beach, Brevard, Broward, Lee, Miami-Dade, Orange, and Sarasota. The Miami-Dade Police Department’s Vice […]
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Do you or anyone you know has any sight or vision issues? Our next Lunch & Learn speaker is Kathy Searle Acevedo – Florida Bureau of Braille and Talking Books Library Services. Sign up here to reserve your spot today – https://ourseniors.net/contact-us/lunch-learn-reservation-form/
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Check out DB Pickles summer events. Every Tuesday, a variety of discounts are available for OurSeniors and veterans. On top of that, a portion of your patronage is donated on dates of July 19, August 16 & September 20 to OurSeniors.org so they can continue providing free reliable services to all of OurSeniors. Don’t miss […]
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By The office of Senator Rick Scott As a member of the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging, Senator Rick Scott is fighting to protect Florida’s seniors from fraud and was proud to host a Senate Aging Hearing in the Villages with Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody on the growing risk of financial scams. The Internal […]
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Building a backyard pool is expensive, but Diana Decker of Westlake had saved up for it. In 2020, she thought she gave her investment to a reputable company, Villa Pavers and Pools. “It makes you not want to trust anybody anymore,” said Decker in 2021. A state investigation found that the company and its owner, […]
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“Ask Dr. Q.” gives OurSeniors readers a chance to get expert answers to specific senior-related health questions. Dr. Steven Quaning is Medical Director and Chief Physician at Metro Health, a network of medical practices dedicated to senior care. He is Board Certified in Geriatric Medicine, medical care specifically aimed at seniors. In our “Ask Dr. […]
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Happy Father’s Day to all Dads out there! It’s almost Father’s Day and there’s no better time to show our Father’s appreciation for all that they do and have done. Whether you want to celebrate your father, someone else’s, or someone who played the role of a father in your life, the day is meant to give […]
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People who go into medicine are generally motivated to help others. For the doctors and corpsmen of the U.S. Navy and Marines, this can be especially true. Often, they find themselves in dramatic situations where their aid can literally make the difference between life and death. During his 46 years of Navy service, Ben Newman […]
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You have probably noticed that there are fewer and fewer bank branches. In fact, between 2017 and 2021, over 4,400 bank branches shut down permanently. At the height of the pandemic, many more were temporarily closed or offered only limited services. At some branches, it was necessary to make a special appointment to access a […]
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It is not uncommon to experience changing sleep patterns as we age. Natural as these changes are, they can cause concern for many seniors. A study conducted at the University of Washington found that 40% of all seniors reported some type of sleep problem, including very light sleep, frequent awakening, and daytime fatigue or sleepiness. […]
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Hurricane season is around the corner. Whether you’re new to Florida or have been living in the state your entire life, it is always good to have a refresher on what to do to prepare. Here are a few things we thing seniors should know ahead of time: Plan an evacuation route (ahead of time) […]
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Operation Support OurSeniors.org is a fundraising campaign intended to help defray the costs associated with the many valuable services these organizations provide. OurSeniors.org is a 501 C (3) charitable organization and has been providing those services without charge for years. These benefits have been an invaluable aid to seniors and their families. For years, OurSeniors […]