Dementia and Technology Safety: Scammers
Dementia & Families: A Balancing Act by Kelly A Bertenshaw, MA CCC SLP ECDCS
Episode notes
Every day, we hear reports about seniors being scammed out of billions of dollars through their phones and computers. With the rapid pace of technological change, it's challenging for anyone to keep up, especially for a loved one experiencing dementia. In this episode, we discuss strategies to manage technology in a way that keeps your loved one connected while safeguarding them from potential scammers.
References:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/10/10/parent-senior-phone/
https://alzfdn.org/identity-theft-alzheimers-steps-caregivers-take-protect- ...
Keywords
dementiaAlzheimer's scammerscaregiving