Are you…
- An adult child of aging parents and have questions?
- In need of benefits to help with living expenses?
- In need of insurance?
- Able to ask the right questions about your Medicare/Medicaid plan?
- Experiencing an emergency?
- Feeling alone and need someone to talk to?
- Unsure of your local programs or resources?
- Finding it difficult to manage your home and need help finding assistance?
Our social worker is available to assist you through these situations and more. Many times we just need someone to listen and provide options. Our approach is to empower you. We would like to provide options for each situation and assist you as much as you need to find a resolution.
Please feel free to reach out for a helping hand by calling 317-398-0127 and ask to speak to our social worker. We are available from 8:00am – 4:30pm Monday-Friday.
From the Horizon:
Important Alert: Be Aware of Common Scams Targeting Seniors
I want to remind everyone to be vigilant against scams that are increasingly targeting seniors. Scammers often use deceptive tactics to gain access to personal information or money, so it’s crucial to stay alert and know what to look out for.
Common Scams to Watch For:
- “Grandchild Emergency” Scam: A caller pretends to be a grandchild in urgent need of money, often claiming to be in a legal or medical crisis.
- IRS Imposter Scam: Someone claiming to be from the IRS contacts you demanding immediate payment for supposed back taxes, often threatening legal action.
- Tech Support Scam: A caller claiming to be from a tech company contacts you about a computer problem and asks for remote access to your computer to “fix” it, then steals personal information or use scare tactics to trick victims into paying for unnecessary technical support services.
- Medicare Fraud: Individuals posing as Medicare representatives requesting personal information or pushing unnecessary medical services.
- Romance Scams: Fake online profiles created to build trust and then ask for money or personal details.
How to Protect Yourself:
Never give out personal information like your Social Security number, bank account details, or credit card information to someone you don’t know and trust.
Verify the identity of callers: If someone claims to be from a reputable organization, ask for their contact information and call them back independently to verify.
Be cautious about high-pressure tactics: Don’t feel pressured to make a decision, especially if someone is demanding payment or personal information.
Don’t click on suspicious links or attachments: Be wary of emails or texts with unexpected requests or links and never click on them without verifying the sender.
Report suspicious activity: If you believe you’ve been targeted by a scam, report it to the authorities and to the relevant organization immediately.