The Importance Of Seniors: Protect Yourself

Seniors: Protect Yourselves

As a senior, I am likely to be vulnerable to threats. Seniors are confronted with threats that can cause them harm and distress. People who may be causing a senior pain may be their spouse, partner, relative, friend, and neighbor. These kind of unsavory characters need to be avoided. Investigations have shown that preying on seniors has doubled in the past five years (1). Seniors should be vigilant about how they present and defend themselves. Today, seniors face various threats and it is important that they know about them in order to protect themselves. Seniors should be cautious when communicating with strangers or unfamiliar people that they cannot physically see. For example, I remember a time that my mother,

Seniors are easy targets to be preyed upon by persons of ill intentions. Older people need to be cautious when communicating with strangers or unfamiliar people whom they are not speaking to in person. It is easier for scammers to present a dishonest scheme against seniors that they do not know or care about. When strangers come to seniors’ homes, the senior citizens need to avoid potential danger or mishaps. They cannot assume that an unfamiliar person has their best interest at heart. In addition, seniors should protect their property because there are opportunists who try to take possession of their assets. When confronted with financial abuse, seniors need to take heed. Seniors have a duty to learn some of the common financial frauds and scams targeting them, by individuals and institutions. The swindlers know that seniors may have a hard time saying “no” to their requests, and may have some physical, mental, and/or emotional limitations that may hinder their decision-making. Seniors, like any other person, can protect themselves by being better informed, speaking up for themselves, and seeking help from others when needed. Younger people can help seniors by first recognizing the growing problems that seniors face. They can also show how they appreciate their elders’ contributions to society. Doing these things, seniors can avoid abuse and live the lives they’ve