AMAC Foundation Newsletter - September
Your September 2021 AMAC Foundation Newsletter
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Expansion of Elder Fraud Information Continuing
 
 
As noted in last month's newsletter, our focus on Elder Fraud is
continuing at a high level. On Wednesday, August 18, despite
logistical complications attributed to the COVID-19 resurgence, we
delivered a highly informative briefing on a host of details related
to the issue. This briefing featured panelists from Florida Department
of Law Enforcement, the Florida Attorney General's office, and
Citizens First Bank's Information Security Department. The Zoom
webinar was recorded and is available on the Foundation website's
"Videos" page. Click here to view it.
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In addition, note that our website blog page
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(actually titled "News & Info) frequently presents a variety of posts
associated with Elder Fraud, and so far in 2021 we've offered these
informative topics:
* Elder Fraud: It's Not Just a Local Issue! (August 2)
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* Elder Fraud in Action: The Social Security Scam (July 19)
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* Seniors Are The ‘Target of Choice' for COVID Scammers (May 3)
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* Due Diligence Checklist to Avoid Investment Fraud (April 12)
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* Identify Theft (March 26)
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* Focus on Elder Fraud (March 25)
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* Internet Crime: Who's Affected? (March 24)
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* FBI: Internet Crime up Almost 70% in 2020 (March 23)
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* Elder Fraud Takes On a New Dimension as Stimulus Checks Arrive
(March 22)
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* FBI.gov: Beware of Romance Scams This Valentine's Day (February
14)
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Note that in the coming months we'll be posting additional
informative articles on the Elder Fraud topic as part of a partnership
with AMAC Inc., AMAC Action, and a major third-party partner. The
first article in this series ("Common Financial Scams Against Seniors
and What to Do If It Happens to You") will arrive on our blog page
Saturday, August 28 in conjunction with the partnership's editorial
calendar.
This subject is a major concern for seniors and their families, and
we intend to give it the attention it deserves. We feel that, without
question, ensuring our constituents have a clear, consistent, and
current understanding of the Elder Fraud threat is one of the best
ways to combating this awful situation.
 
 
"If you exploit our seniors, we will find you and bring you to
justice."
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody
 
September Seminars...Another Busy Month!
 
 
* The 24th edition of our highly acclaimed "Sudden Death: Are You
Prepared" notebook series program is set to launch September 13 with
the second and third parts following on September 20 and September 27.
All sessions will be held at the Lady Lake Library, from 10:00 am to
noon. The program's objective is to help ensure that survivors are
prepared to deal with the aftermath of a loved one's death, guiding
attendees through the creation of a "Survivor Notebook" to help loved
ones cope after the death of a spouse or key family member.
Reservations are now open for this series, but space is limited.
* On Wednesday, September 15, we're offering a new subject designed
to enlighten our constituents on a variety of life issues. The concept
and reality of "aging" have changed over the years, and by focusing on
some key elements, you can improve your chance to remain healthy and
happy throughout your lifespan. In this webinar, you will learn about
the myths of aging and key components of aging well, including
physical health, cognitive health, meaning, socialization, and
attitude. Our speaker, senior bulletin board "A Mighty Good Time"
co-founder Amy Temperley, will also focus on tenets of active aging,
like fitness, brain health, gratitude, and humor. Note: This session
will be offered as a webinar in partnership with "A Mighty Good Time,
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and will be recorded and subsequently available for on-demand viewing
via the Foundation website's "Videos" page.
* A previous (and highly informative) webinar titled "Understanding
Advance Directives" will be re-offered on Wednesday, September 22.
Brittany Burgher, Regional Director of Admissions for Vitas
Healthcare, will share insights into the meaning and types of Advance
Directives, and will provide guidance and resources for their use.
Brittany is a Registered Nurse/Paramedic, with a Clinical background
in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, and Hospice & Palliative care.
As in the case of all our webinars, this session will be recorded and
subsequently available for on-demand viewing via the Foundation
website's "Videos" page.
Note also that our annual "New to Medicare" will be rescheduled for
some time in September. The previously scheduled offering of this
important webinar was cancelled due to COVID-19, and we are working to
present it in advance of Medicare's Annual Enrollment period beginning
in October.
 
Foundation Social Security Advisory Services Soldiers On During
COVID-19 Resurgence
 
 
The AMAC offices in Florida took a substantial COVID-19 hit during
the early part of August, causing the Foundation office to close and
the staff to re-deploy on an emergency basis to offsite arrangements.
It was hectic, to say the least, as our Advisory staff scrambled to
arrange for individual testing and as arrangements were made for
out-of-office quarantining. On top of the pandemic impact, our
Advisory Service hit a major peak in activity levels, with the first
half of the month bringing record numbers of incoming requests for
counseling from the public. In fact, in the first three weeks of
August, our staff handled well over 500 requests -- a record pace of
activity!
We're proud to report that despite the logistical interruptions, our
intrepid Advisors managed the service with their typical resolute
approach, giving each caller the attention and quality our
constituency has come to expect! We routinely conduct quality surveys,
and it's important to note that 100% of the folks we surveyed reported
complete satisfaction with the timeliness of our response to them, and
that 99% would recommend the service to others. It's a service we
offer free to the public, and it's in keeping with our Founder Dan
Weber's recognition that Seniors need to be clearly informed regarding
the options available to them under this critical benefit program.
Here's a quick look at how the Social Security Advisory Services has
grown since its inception in 2016:
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