COVID-19 has hit this country like a firestorm with almost continuous news coverage of the pandemic berating us. From the beginning, we were warned that the most susceptible people to the virus are the elderly and those who are…
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Tips for Seniors in Self-Isolation (or Quarantine)
Tagged with: Lee McCue Senior Specialist, McTeam Properties, senior citizen, Senior Health, senior safety
Posted in Senior Citizen, Senior Health, Senior Safety
Posted in Senior Citizen, Senior Health, Senior Safety
Technology for Those Aging in Place
For many senior citizens, moving out of the home you’ve had for years and even decades just isn’t an option. From the personal reasons that you might want to age in place to the financial aspects, it just makes…
Tagged with: aging at home, Lee McCue Senior Specialist, McTeam Properties, senior safety
Posted in Aging Parents, Home Safety, Homeowner Tips, Safety Tips, Senior Citizen, Senior Safety, Senior Tips
Posted in Aging Parents, Home Safety, Homeowner Tips, Safety Tips, Senior Citizen, Senior Safety, Senior Tips
Senior Phone Scams to Look Out for in 2019
It’s a sad fact that con artists and scammers most often prey on people who can’t defend themselves. For scams being run in 2019, that means a popular target will be senior citizens. In fact, one study has suggested that…
Making Staying Home Safe for Your Mom or Dad
We all tend to think of our parents as being strong, able, and capable of taking care of themselves forever. Unfortunately, as our parents age, they develop issues that need to be addressed; one of the biggest concerns is their…
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Posted in Aging Parents, Home Safety, Safety Tips, Senior Safety
Posted in Aging Parents, Home Safety, Safety Tips, Senior Safety
Scam Alert! Medicare Card Telemarketing Dangers
Identity theft has been a significant concern for some time, particularly among senior citizens who may not be technologically savvy enough to protect themselves from cybercriminals. To help prevent this identity theft problem the U.S. government is about to…
Tagged with: Lee McCue Senior Specialist, McTeam Properties, medicare fraud, senior safety, senior scams
Posted in Medicare, Safety Tips, Senior Citizen, Senior Safety, Senior Scams
Posted in Medicare, Safety Tips, Senior Citizen, Senior Safety, Senior Scams
Is Your Home Secure? A Checklist for Seniors
There’s an old adage that a person’s home is their castle. Well, we only wish that our homes today were as secure as some of those medieval buildings. No, we aren’t suggesting you install giant walls or motes to keep out…
Tagged with: aging at home, Home Safety, Lee McCue Senior Specialist, McTeam Properties, senior citizen, senior safety
Posted in Aging Parents, Home Safety, Safety Tips, Senior Citizen, Senior Safety
Posted in Aging Parents, Home Safety, Safety Tips, Senior Citizen, Senior Safety
Should Your Senior Be Driving?
One of the things about getting older that many people dread is the loss of independence that comes with it. Part of this independence is the ability to drive yourself around be it on out-of-town trips, to doctor’s appointments, or…
Advocates for the Elderly: Why Hospitals Need People to Step Up
Anybody who has ever had to deal with a traumatic or stressful health care situation will tell you that the physical aspect of the crisis is just a portion of the total problem. These situations also take a mental…
Tagged with: Caregiver, caregiving, Lee McCue Senior Specialist, McTeam Properties, senior citizen, Senior Health, senior safety
Posted in Aging Parents, Caregiver, Senior Health, Senior Safety
Posted in Aging Parents, Caregiver, Senior Health, Senior Safety
Senior Citizen Abuse and How to Report It
Over recent years, the term “Elder Abuse” has increasingly become a more familiar phrase to hear in regards to our elderly loved ones. It is a very sad and disheartening reality that some seniors face later in life. It is…
Seniors: Beware of Real Estate Scams!
The world we live in is constantly evolving around us. With society and technology shifting every day, it is important to be aware of potential scams that can put you or your loved ones at risk. You have probably heard…
Tagged with: Lee McCue Senior Specialist, McTeam Properties, mortgage fraud, retirement, senior fraud, senior safety, senior scams
Posted in Aging Parents, Safety Tips, Senior Housing, Senior Safety, Senior Scams
Posted in Aging Parents, Safety Tips, Senior Housing, Senior Safety, Senior Scams
