National Council on Aging
@NCOAging
We deliver the resources, tools, best practices and advocacy our nation needs to ensure that every person can age with health and financial security. #WeAgeWell
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http://www.ncoa.org 01-07-2009 15:37:56
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On average, #OlderAdults successfully targeted by #Payment #Scams lose a shocking $35K each. Here’s how to identify 4 of the most common psychological tricks behind the #Fraud . 🧠👇
#FinancialLiteracyMonth
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#Scams are everywhere—but #OlderAdults can fight back. 💪 In honor of #FinancialLiteracyMonth , check out our guide to spotting, avoiding, and reporting #Fraud , created with Zelle.👇
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💸 #OlderAdults lost a total of $200M to government #ImposterScams in 2023, says FTC.
For #FinancialLiteracyMonth , here are the top offenders to know about.👇
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In 2022 alone, #Financial #Scams collectively robbed #OlderAdults of $3.1B. 😡
65% of these crimes fell into one of 5 common categories. Help empower consumers to fight back.👇
#Financial LiteracyMonth
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☑️ Nearly 80% of U.S. #OlderAdults age 65+ own their homes. But millions of them are #HouseRich and #CashPoor .
See the impacts on their #FinancialSecurity and #Independence .👇
#FinancialLiteracyMonth
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Our Department of Housing and Urban Development-approved guide to #ReverseMortgages helps #OlderAdults navigate options for using #HomeEquity to #AgeInPlace .
🆓 👉 Get NCOA’s “Use Your Home to Stay at Home” here. ⬇️
#FinancialLiteracyWeek
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While stress is a common experience for everyone, the impacts of stress on older adults can often be greater than other age groups.
This #NationalStressAwarenessMonth , learn how to manage and reduce stress with tips from National Council on Aging.
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✅ Learning more about #Parkinsons helps patients and #Caregivers feel more prepared to deal with the challenges ahead.
Start with these resources from @ParkinsonsDotOrg. ⬇️
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🌷 The biggest risk factor for #ParkinsonsDisease is #Age .
Here’s what #OlderAdults and #Caregivers should know re: recognizing and living with #PD , courtesy of @parkinsondotorg.
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#WorldParkinsonsDay2024
Every 6 minutes, someone is diagnosed with #PD , says @ParkinsonsDotOrg.
In honor of #WorldParkinsonsDay , see 5 ways patients and #Caregivers can “take 6” to live better. 🌷👇
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In addition to the #HELOC , #OlderAdult homeowners might consider a #ReverseMortgage to help finance #Retirement .
Learn more about your options. ⬇️
#FinancialLiteracyMonth
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According to @ParkinsonsDotOrg, 3 of 4 people with #PD face unwanted complications due to #Inpatient #MedicationErrors . Prevention starts with being #AwareInCare . 🌷👇
#ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth
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A #HELOC can provide greater #Financial Security and flexibility during #Retirement , said Genevieve Waterman.
Here’s what #OlderAdults should know re: this versatile #Financial tool. 👇👇
#Financial LiteracyMonth
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#Depression and #Anxiety commonly affect people living with #Parkinsons . They’re more than a side effect, though.
🧠 Due to brain changes, they’re part of #PD itself. Learn more from Parkinson's Foundation.👇
#Parkinsons AwarenessMonth
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⏰ Our #AgeAction 2024 Conference is almost here!
Our agenda is packed with exciting sessions, speakers, and 'we're expecting record turnout,' said NCOA's Ramsey Alwin 🦞. 'We hope you'll join us, as well.'
Ready to join the action? View the full agenda and register today.👇
🏦 #PersonalLoans can provide much-needed capital for #Unbudgeted #Expenses . Are they the best #Financial choice, though? Weigh the #ProsAndCons before signing on the dotted line. 👇
#Financial LiteracyMonth
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🌷 The biggest risk factor for #ParkinsonsDisease is age.
Here’s what #OlderAdults and #Caregivers should know re: recognizing and living with #PD , courtesy of @ParkinsonsDotOrg.👇
#ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth
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