Technology
This type of TV has become more common than traditional cable.
What is a Smart TV or streaming services?
This scam involves pretending to be a family member in trouble.
What is the grandchild scam?
This social media platform allows seniors to join groups and stay updated daily.
What is Facebook?
This major monetary service has moved primarily online for convenience.
What is banking?
This type of scam tricks seniors by pretending to be from a bank or financial institution to steal personal information.
What is a financial service scam?
Social media helps reduce this common issue among seniors.
What is loneliness or isolation?
This rapidly growing field is expanding into nearly all areas of life.
What is artificial intelligence (AI)?
This scam involves someone pretending to be from a computer company, claiming your device has a problem to gain access or money.
What is a tech support scam?
This phrase describes seniors staying in their homes as they age (as opposed to being in a nursing home).
What is "aging in place"?
About this percentage of seniors over 50 own smartphones.
What is 90%?
This scam involves someone building a fake romantic relationship online to gain trust and eventually ask for money.
What is an online romance scam?
This feature of many apps allows seniors to communicate face-to-face without being in the same location.
What is video calling?
These wearable devices track activity levels, heart rate, and other health metrics.
What are Apple Watch and Fitbit?
This organization should be contacted to report elder abuse, neglect, or suspected scams targeting seniors.
What is Adult Protective Services (APS)?
This societal bias assumes older adults are weaker or less capable.
What is ageism?