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The Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) works to keep older adults in Florida healthy, safe, and independent. We create policies to support seniors, their families, and caregivers. Please fill out this survey to help us plan for the next State Plan on Aging.

With rising utility cost, solar energy scams are on the rise and seniors are being targeted. Find out how to spot the scam and protect your pennies.

Scammers are getting pretty savvy, using any angle possible to defraud seniors through grandparent scams. Recently, Attorney General Ashley Moody's Office announced the arrest of six fraudsters from stealing nearly $250,000.00 from Florida seniors. 

Each year, millions of older adults fall victim to some type of fraud or scam. In honor of National Senior Fraud Awareness Day (5/19), here are a few tips from the Office of the Attorney General. Following these tips can help safeguard you and your loved ones from becoming victims.  

National “Slam the Scam” Day is designated by Social Security’s Office of the Inspector General to raise awareness of government imposter scams, which continue to spread across the United States. 

Roses are red, violets are blue. Protect your heart and your wallet too! AARP Florida details how to spot a romance scam and offers tips on how to protect yourself.

  Financial exploitation comes with a hefty price tag and as a form of elder abuse it impacts millions of Americans. In almost 60% of elder abuse and neglect cases, the perpetrator is a family member – often an adult child or spouse of the victim. This article from Yahoo! Finance provides five ways to avoid being exploited as you get older, or to protect your aging parents from a predator.       

The Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast is reminding residents that their Serving Health Insurance Needs of elders (SHINE) program has specifically trained counselo9rs to help educate and empower Medicare beneficiaries, their families and caregivers to understand their health care options so they can make the best decisions for their individual needs during the Open Enrollment Period.

The oldest scam in the book has been upgraded, Imposter  Scam 2.0 is here.  Scammers are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to replicate people’s voices to trick seniors into making them believe that they are talking to a relative or a close friend. With Imposter Scams costing Americans about $2.6 million; losing a life savings can be detrimental to one’s health and wellbeing. To learn more about Artificial Intelligence and how scammers are using it, please visit https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ai-voice-clone-scams-hitting-elderly-americans-senators-warn. If you’re interested in scheduling a Fraud, Scams and…

June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). Did you know, Elder Abuse affects one in 10 adults over the age of 60, yet only one in 24 cases is reported to authorities. If you suspect abuse, neglect or exploitation – please report it to 1-800-96-ABUSE. See something, say something, prevent it. #WEAAD2023 #06152023 #RightsDoNotGetOld

On National Slam the Scam Day and throughout the year, we give you the tools to recognize Social Security-related scams and stop scammers from stealing your money and personal information. Share scam information with your loved ones. Slam the Scam!

Retirees are Losing Their Life Savings to Romance Scams. Here's What to Know.

State of Florida Reminds Seniors to Be Aware of Potential Scams Following Hurricane Ian TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As Hurricane Ian recovery efforts continue, there are many services offered by the state and our private sector to keep Floridians resilient. During the rebuild process ahead, Florida Department of Elder Affairs Secretary Michelle Branham is reminding the public about common scams that oftentimes target older Floridians following disasters. The Department has published a digital Disaster Resource Guide with detailed tips and resources specifically geared toward older Floridians, which can be found at https://…

West Palm Beach, FL – The Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc. is pleased to announce the expansion of the services of the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County (Legal Aid) under the Older American’s Act.  Effective October 1, 2022, Legal Aid will provide services to the 5 counties including Palm Beach, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties.  

Elder abuse is an intentional act or failure to act that causes or creates a risk of harm to an older adult. An older adult is someone age 60 or older. The abuse occurs at the hands of a caregiver or a person the elder trusts. 

Don Hill the Area Agency on Aging's Helpline Director is Scott Greenberg's guest on Scott's radio show Oh, My God, I'm Getting Older and So Is My Mom.

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Jameel Edney with the Area Agency on Aging's Elder Rights Center talks about elder fraud, abuse and exploitation in his interview with Scott Greenberg on Scott's radio show Oh, My God, I'm Getting Older and So Is My Mom.

If you think a criminal may still be nearby, CALL 911 immediately. If someone is hurt, seek medical attention. Do not approach the scene of the crime until you know it is safe. Contact the police right away to report any suspected crime. If the crime is a burglary or theft, do not touch anything until police have had a chance to inspect the area.