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Senior Scene

COVID-19 Survey Scam

Survey Scam As COVID-19 continues, scam artists find new and creative ways to use the pandemic to fraudulently obtain personal information from unsuspecting older adults. Scammers are sending fake vaccine surveys through email or text saying they’ll pay cash, often a $50 gift card, for ...

Medicare fraud: Know how to protect yourself

A northwest North Dakota senior who discovered an unusual charge on her health insurance statement last year made the right call. She contacted her supplemental insurer and Medicare to report suspected fraud. Identity theft involving Medicare is a multi-billion-dollar crime in the United ...

PACE helps seniors stay in their homes

Older adults in North Dakota who are eligible for nursing home care often remain living independently at home, where they prefer to be. Although living at home, they may need a level of care that’s difficult for them to manage the medical and self-cares they require by themselves. ...

What To Do When A Holiday Visit With An Aging Parent Sparks Concerns

As families reunite during the holidays, it’s not unusual for adult children who haven’t seen their aging parents in a while to begin to worry about them. Are they experiencing health problems? Are they still mentally on top of things? Is it time to start thinking about long-term ...

Club Calendar

Alamo Senior Center 528-4881 Business Meeting: 2nd Tuesday, 1 p.m. Social Activities: Birthdays, monthly, last Tuesday Cards: Tuesday p.m., following lunch Senior Meals: Tuesdays, noon Foot Clinic: Odd months, Divide County Health Nurse Anamoose Senior Citizens ...