My Communicator Readership Survey

Emergency

From page 29 • Clean-up and repair scams—Ask for IDs, licenses, proof of insurance, and references. Ask friends for referrals. Put all promises in writing and understand what you’re signing.

Never pay cash or full payment until the work is done and you’re satisfied. • Imposter scams—Ask for IDs. If they ask for money or a bank account or credit card number, it’s a scam. • Job scams—Be alert. Read up on the latest scams at consumer.ftc.gov. • Be wise to rental listing scams—Another category to review at consumer.ftc.gov. Be alert, stay safe, and prepare for emergencies. Do it now before you’re taken by surprise and build a support team of nearby peers and friends.

Additional Emergency Resources for Solo Agers

• Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults: cdc.gov/aging • Older Adults Emergency Preparedness: redcross.org/get-

help

• 6 Tips on How Older Adults Can Prepare for a Disaster:

nia.nih.gov/health

• Seniors – Prepare Now for an Emergency: fema.gov • Seniors: ready.gov/seniors

Source: Carol Marak, author of “SOLO AND SMART: The Roadmap for a Supportive and Secure Future,” is a former family caregiver and an avid writer and advocate for the solo community. Originally published on Next Avenue.

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My Communicator Readership Survey

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