Be on the lookout for Medicare fraud, elder abuse
By Sara Duris Q. My father went to a local health fair and was offered a knee wrap to help his arthritis. He was told it was free but on his recent Explanation of Benefits, it appears Medicare was billed for an expensive knee brace that isn’t even like what he got from the vendor. […]
Be aware of scams, especially during the holidays
By Sara Duris Area Agency on Aging’s Info-Line for Aging & Disability has seen an increase in calls recently of people reporting suspicious phone calls, individuals seeking assistance due to being a scam victim, and family members concerned about loved ones giving money away. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), statistics reveal more people […]