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Scams in 2022 Cost Elderly Hundreds of Millions of Dollars: AARP
When it comes to scams everyone is fair game, but some segments of the population are more at risk than others. One of those groups is the elderly, which is why Sunday is National Senior Fraud Awareness Day.
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Senior Fraud Awareness Day Alerts Elderly About Scams
The AARP says crimes targeting seniors have reached an epidemic level, reports NBC 7 Responds’ Sergio Flores.
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US Mulls COVID Vaccine Boosters for Elderly as Early as Fall
The director of the National Institutes of Health is warning of tough days ahead amid surging COVID-19 infections.
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America's Oldest Person Dies at 116
America’s oldest person, Hester Ford, passed away at her home, surrounded by family Saturday.
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Prosecutor: No Charges in Buggy Crash That Killed Amish Kids
An elderly motorist whose SUV slammed into the back of a horse-drawn buggy on a southern Michigan road, killing three Amish children from the same family, will not be charged.
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San Diego Seniors Community Foundation To Begin No Seniors Alone Initiative
The San Diego Seniors Community Foundation will announce its No Seniors Alone Initiative fundraising campaign, which is intended to raise $1 million to support isolated older adults across San Diego County.
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Concern Grows Over ‘Senior Isolation' Amid Stay-at-Home Order
Serving Seniors, a San Diego-based noprofit, is asking food delivery drivers to watch for senior citizens who may be showing increased signs of depression, reports NBC 7’s Steven Luke.
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Concern Grows Over ‘Senior Isolation' Amid Stay-at-Home Order
Even before precautions were taken to stop the spread of COVID-19, the term “senior isolation” was one of the biggest concerns for people dealing directly with senior citizens. With a “stay-at-home” order in effect, one organization is asking all to look out for these signs.
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Nursing Home Deaths Soar Past 3,600 in Alarming Surge
More than 3,600 deaths have been linked to coronavirus outbreaks in nursing homes and long-term care facilities nationwide, an alarming rise in just the past two weeks
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Mission Beach Locals Create Clever System to Help Elderly Residents
Mission Beach residents are coming together with a creative solution to help vulnerable neighbors get through the coronavirus pandemic with their assistance.
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Neighbors Helping Each Other in Mission Beach
A system of colored papers in residents’ windows notify helpers they need assistance. NBC 7’s Danny Freeman has more.
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Learning Life's Lessons about Growing Old
NBC 7’s Marianne Kushi reports on Minister Lydia Sohn’s question on what it’s like to grow old.
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In Youth Obsessed Culture, Young San Diego Mom Learns Lessons About Growing Old
San Diego resident Lydia Sohn had an “Aha” moment when speaking with elderly couples: “I mistakenly associated deep yearnings and ambitions with the energy and idealism of youth.”
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Elderly Man Facing Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Killing Son
A wrongful death lawsuit was filed against an elderly man who shot and killed his son. NBC 7’s Artie Ojeda has more.