by Vee Daniel, President and CEO, Better Business Bureau of the Upstate From charity scams to grandparent scams, there are… Read more »
Category: Consumer Protection Articles
Top 10 Scams of the Year
The Better Business Bureau warns consumers about the most common scams of the year. 1. Malware e-cards: viruses and malware… Read more »
Don’t Be Scammed by Fake Debt Collectors
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Central SC and Charleston is warning seniors to be aware of scam debt collectors. The BBB… Read more »
House Call: The Foundation of American Medicine and Its Resurgence
by Matthew Gibson, MA In March, 1940, Dr. Harry Chambers was called to the home of eleven-year-old Timothy Scheffer. “Little… Read more »
Alzheimer’s Disease Co-morbidities
Alzheimer’s disease is a chronic, progressive neurodegenerative brain disorder that affects patient’s memory, language, and judgment, decision making, planning and… Read more »
What Are my Rights as a Patient?
Federal law requires that all individuals receiving home care services be informed of their rights as a patient. Following is… Read more »
Crime Safety!!
One of the best ways to ensure that you can enjoy your golden years is to live your life cautiously,… Read more »
Upstate Driving Specialists Playing It Safe
Written by Ashley Reis Previously published in Scuttlebutt February 2010 You may not be aware of it, but employees at… Read more »
There’s No Excuse for Elder Abuse
According to the best available estimates, between 1 and 2 million Americans age 65 or older have been injured, exploited,… Read more »
Finding Peace of Mind through Practical Five Wishes Documents
By: Paul Malley, Aging with Dignity’s President Few things touch my heart more than someone describing a personal experience of… Read more »