Month: June 2024

Announcement aligned with PRIDE re: Ex-Service Members to Regain Benefits & Resource Guide

As we head into the culminating weekend for PRIDE, we wanted to share information that could be relevant to members of the LGBTQ+ Community and their loved ones. Ex-Service Members Pardoned First, in case you missed it, the Biden Administration Pardoned Ex-Service members convicted under a defunct gay sex ban so they can regain benefits. This announcement on 6/26 could possibly apply to family members and partners of the service members. Learn more about this historic new policy change and

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Strategies for Preventing Scams

Tips for Scam Prevention From tech support scams to grandkid scams, the threat of digital exploitation of senior citizens is increasing daily. June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month and we are revisiting some articles to highlight scam prevention. Learn about different types of scams, and what to do if you’ve been a victim of a scam.

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Cryptocurrency Scams: What to Know and How to Protect Yourself

(Note: June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month and all monthlong we will be posting relevant content to help raise awareness.) First, let’s talk about what cryptocurrency is. Cryptocurrencies are digital currencies that don’t require verification by financial institutions and can be used to buy goods or services or traded for a profit. There are different types of cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin and Ether. Cryptocurrencies can be bought online using your phone or computer or at a special ATM for cryptocurrency.

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