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Legal Issues

Investment Fraud

by Randall J. Ryder August 16, 2011

Avoiding Investment  Fraud Unfortunately, too many older adults fall victim to investment fraud. To protect yourself and  your loved ones, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission provides some sound advice on how to avoid investment fraud, warnings for fraud, and where you can go for assistance if you have been a victim of fraud. What [...]

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Legal Assistance for Elder Adults

by Randall J. Ryder July 18, 2011

As one ages, there are numerous legal issues that must be addressed. An individual needs to consider a power of attorney, will, advance medical directive and other estate planning considerations. Fortunately. there are programs and services funded under the Older Americans Act (OAA) are designed to empower older persons to remain independent, healthy, and safe [...]

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Summer Picnic Foods Can Present Danger to the Elderly

by Randall J. Ryder June 29, 2011

Center for Disease Control (CDC) Recommends Precautions for Seniors on Ready-to-Eat Meats With the onset of summer, many elderly adults are enjoying the outside and the tradition of cookouts and picnics. For the elderly, however, there are certain risks in consuming certain foods commonly found at outdoor picnics. The CDC advises the elderly  that it’s [...]

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Dealing with Your Parent’s Credit Card Debt

by GUEST May 24, 2011
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With the economy the way it has been the last several years, there have been an increasing number of retired citizens relying on credit cards to cover their monthly expenses. This has increased the number of children who are left with credit card bills when their parents pass away. If you are contacted by a [...]

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How to Deal with Debt Collectors

by Randall P Ryder May 10, 2011
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Many elder individuals are often on very tight budgets because of high medical costs, fixed pensions, and a limited income stream. As a result, seniors and the elderly are often targeted by scammers. Debt collectors are usually not scammers, but they can difficult to deal with. Here are some things to look out for. Recommend on [...]

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Safety and Advertising Claims of Vitamin Supplements

by Randall J. Ryder April 27, 2011
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This is the third in a series of posts addresing the use of vitamin supplements. The first post, Do Older Adults Really Need Vitamins?, discussed the various vitamins, how your body uses them, and some consequences of not having an adequate amount of a given vitamin. Or second post, What Seniors Should Consider Before Taking [...]

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