As I write this article, the forecast high temperatures for the next few days are in the twenties…
Protect Your Home with Property Fraud Watch
An 82-year-old Beverly woman thought the phone call was a simple mistake. The caller, a contractor, wanted to…
Safety During a Power Outage
As the weather turns cold, the chance of a weather-related power outage increases. An extended electrical outage can…
Space Heater Safety
As temperatures start to drop in the evenings, I will likely start using a space heater while I…
Fall Prevention Awareness Week
September 22-26 is Falls Prevention Awareness Week. The issue of falls among the older community has garnered increasing…
Mercury Poisoning
In the 18th and 19th centuries, hat makers commonly used mercury in their trade. Mercury poisoning was so…
Romance Scams Target Seniors
Evelyn is in her early sixties. She was divorced a few years ago, and thought it was time…
Staying Safe in a Technical World
In today’s connected world, the internet offers countless benefits—from staying in touch with family and friends on social…
Keeping Hydrated in Hot Weather
Is it my imagination or did the dog days of summer bring hot and humid weather to the…
Cellphone SIM Card Fraud
Our smart phones may be small, but they are computers with many of the same capabilities as full-size…