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May 18

The Best Exercises for Seniors: A Guide to Staying Active in Your Golden Years

By Health & Wellness, Senior Resources

Explore the best exercises for seniors and tips on how to get started, stay motivated, and enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle.

Staying active is vital at any age, but it’s especially crucial for seniors. Regular exercise provides many health benefits, such as improved cardiovascular health, enhanced mental well-being, and helping seniors live a more independent lifestyle. There is growing evidence to show that it may slow the progression of dementia. In this blog post, we will explore the best exercises for seniors and provide tips on how to get started, stay motivated, and enjoy the numerous benefits of an active lifestyle.

Factors to Consider Before Starting an Exercise Routine

Before diving into a new exercise routine, taking a few precautions is essential. Speak with your doctor or physical therapist to determine which exercises suit your needs and health conditions. Pay attention to any discomfort or pain during training and adjust as needed. Begin with shorter durations and lower intensity, gradually increasing as your fitness level improves. To maintain long-term commitment, we recommend choosing exercises you’ll enjoy, and don’t be afraid to mix things up and try something new.

To learn more about the benefits and types of exercise, from CLICK HERE

Apr 18

Top Five AI-Generated Considerations for Your Senior Living Search

By Senior Resources

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a technology that allows a computer or robot to mimic human actions or intelligence. With more than 50 years of experience in senior living, our team at Life Care Services has a wealth of knowledge regarding the needs of seniors, but it’s always nice to get a second opinion.

We thought it would be fun to ask AI “chatbot” ChatGPT the most important thing seniors should look for when looking for a retirement community. Following is the question we asked via https://chat.openai.com/chat and the response we received

What is the most important thing seniors should look for when looking for a senior living community?

“When looking for a senior living community, seniors should consider a variety of factors to ensure they find a community that meets their needs and preferences. However, one of the most important things to look for is the quality of care provided.”

To read about the specific things seniors should consider when assessing the quality of care in a senior living community, as provided by an AI “chatbot”, CLICK HERE.

Feb 21

2 Scams to Watch For During Tax Season

By Senior Resources

Tax time is stressful enough. Having someone file a bogus claim in your name or discovering that your tax preparer is a fake can ratchet up the stress to stratospheric levels.

Prevention is the best way to avoid getting your tax return hijacked. If someone does file a false return in your name, you can fix the problem, but it’s a sure bet that your refund will be delayed.

Preparer fraud

Scammers have plenty of ways to take advantage of you, but two favorite scams occur during tax time. Since the start of the COVID-19 epidemic, tax-related identify theft has increased by 45 percent, says Linda Williams, community outreach and training manager for Consumer Action.

The first type of tax scam is preparer fraud. The criminals set up shop as expert tax preparers and promise big refunds. For a fee, they fill out a return filled with trumped-up tax deductions and credits, with your name on the return. When the refund rolls in, it will go to their own bank accounts. By the time you come looking for them, they’ll be long gone.

WARNING SIGNS THAT YOUR TAX PREPARER MAY BE A FRAUD

  • They refuse to sign the return or enter a Preparer Taxpayer Identification Number. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires both if someone else prepares your return. The IRS will initially assume that it’s you who attempted tax fraud. You can look up legitimate tax preparers in a searchable IRS database.
  • They base their charges on a percentage of your refund.
  • They ask you to sign a blank or incomplete tax form.
  • They file the return without allowing you to review it.

But the crime can get worse: “If that person is willing to lie [to get your business], they probably are willing to use your information to steal your identity,” says Rosario Mendez, an attorney with the Division of Consumer and Business Education at the Federal Trade Commission.

For tips on other types of fraud and how to avoid being tax hacked, from the AARP, CLICK HERE.