Kansas City Elder Fraud – What You Need to Know

Elderly man on the phone, reviewing a credit card, symbolizing the risk of elder fraud and financial scams

In 2021 more than 2.8 million complaints of fraud were filed with the Federal Trade Commission, with imposter scams topping the list. Americans over 60 lost $1.7 billion to scams in 2022, according to the FBI’s most recent Internet Crime Report. Elders are more likely to fall victim to scams because they generally have more…

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Caring for Aging Parents and Loved Ones

Family caring for aging parents and loved ones, discussing caregiving options and support

According to AARP and National Alliance for Caregiving statistics, nearly 17% of American adults provide care for someone over the age of 50. Caring for an aging loved one is an emotional and sometimes all-consuming responsibility. The switch from child to caregiver can occur overnight and many adult children are not prepared. You may wonder…

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Missouri Nursing Homes are Among the Worst in the U.S.

Elderly woman in a wheelchair looking out a window in a nursing home

Government records show Missouri has some of the worst nursing homes in the country. During the past 3 years, the deaths of at least 28 nursing home residents in Missouri were caused by carelessness or neglect. Those deaths were caused by medication errors, bedsores and staff not being properly trained in CPR, among other causes.…

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