Senior citizens currently represent the most rapidly growing segment of the population in the United States. Currently, one in every eight Americans is age 65 or older, a total of more than 35 million. By year 2030, as “baby boomers” age and life expectancy increases, this number will increase to an estimated 64 million. Although [...]
Crime and Older Adults
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, senior citizens usually experience lower rates of crime. But when seniors are victimized, there is a 92 percent chance the crime will occur in or near their homes. Senior Citizens should especially be aware of fraud schemes for the following reasons: Senior citizens are most likely to have [...]
