AARP reports that more than half of all fraud victims are age 50 and over. Research has found that seniors tend to trust strangers more than younger adults and are more likely to cave in to bullying. There are 3 main ways that con artists contact their victims: by phone, mail, or door-to-door sales. Victims’ names are then spread to others and some seniors can receive more than 20 calls a day from shady telemarketing companies. Be wary if you begin to notice an unusually large amount of mail and packages or an unusually large amount of charges on checking accounts for your loved one.
Protect yourself from marketing scams:
By law, you NEVER have to send money or buy anything to enter a sweep-stakes or collect a prize
Don’t give your bank account, Social Security, or credit card number to anyone who calls you
Any legitimate charity will be happy to tell you exactly how donations are used and whether a donation is tax-deductible
Beware of anyone who asks for cash or who wants you to wire money
Companies that offer to fix your credit rating can’t ask for money up front
There’s no such thing as risk-free financial investment
Don’t trust anyone who won’t take "no" for an answer
Don’t be pressured by contractors who come to your door with one day offers
If you have to go into the hospital or nursing home for an extended period of time, have a relative or close friend check up on your house daily
If you suspect a fraud call your local Better Business Bureau who should be able to tell you whether or not the company is legitimate. You can also call the National Fraud Information Center Hotline 800-876-7060 or visit www.fraud.org.
Home Care Services
Services are provided from 6 hours a week to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We serve Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx and Manhattan.
Choose a schedule that works for you:
Call us at 631-439-6829 for current rates.
Hourly Weekday/Weekend Care
A professional caregiver will visit the home from 3 hours a day to a full 8-hour day. The minimum is 6 hours per week. You decide on the days and times and we appoint a caregiver that is available for your preferred schedule. All services provided are in accordance with your customized care plan. Schedule a free in-home consultation!
Overnight Care
A professional caregiver will stay for a 12-hour shift beginning in the evening and ending in the morning. Services include dinner preparation, help getting ready for bed, overnight assistance and supervision, help getting up and ready in the morning, and breakfast preparation. All services provided are in accordance with your customized care plan. Overnight care is ideal for the person who gets up during the night and is at risk for falls, becomes disoriented at night, and/or has dementia and requires supervision. Schedule a free in-home consultation!
Live-in Weekday/Weekend Care
A professional caregiver stays in the home 24-hours a day. In a 7-day live-in situation, 2 professional caregivers share the week. Live-in care includes around-the-clock assistance with activities of daily living such as meal preparation, household chores, bathing and dressing supervision, medication reminders, and oversight of the person's well being. Live-in caregivers share in the household food and typically have their own separate sleeping quarters. Live-in care is ideal for the person who is at risk for falls in the home, who has moderate dementia, and/or is recovering from a hospitalization. Schedule a free in-home consultation!
