In my presentations to community groups and conversations with senior adults, everyone says they get lots of scam calls and robocalls. But few are aware of how to block scammers from ringing their Smartphones and home phones. This lack of awareness is perhaps unsurprising. Until recently the guidance provided by…

The fifth annual National Poll on Healthy Aging found that most older adults feel it is very important for them to age in place. However, many have not prepared to do so. How about you? “Aging in place” refers to living independently, safely, and comfortably in one’s home for as…

I am pleased to announce that the CTS Safe at Home Phone™ service was recognized for making a difference in the lives of family caregivers. It received The Caring Award — 2022 Caring Product from The Caregiving Years Training Academy. About The Caring Awards The Caring Awards honor those who make a difference in…

A Caregiver Technology Solutions Case Study You may save more than you expect by switching to the Caregiver Technology Solutions CTS Safe at Home Phone™. My brother sure did. What About My Cable Bundle Discount? My brother, like many people, was receiving a triple-play bundle of services from his cable TV provider — cable TV, internet…

Does someone you love use a landline phone? Phone fraud is a huge problem. I started searching for a solution to phone fraud after a close friend’s parent lost a large amount of money to criminal scammers. …

Virtual Caregiving Town Hall Meeting for Douglas and Sarpy Counties in Nebraska Want to break out of the isolation and frustration of caregiving on your own? Join with other family caregivers to participate in a facilitated conversation about your personal caregiving experiences and what it’s like to access resources in…

Scammers are becoming so tricky that almost anyone might fall into their traps. People with cognitive limitations or dementia are especially at risk of losing significant amounts of money to the scammers. This article identifies six call blocking features that can help you and your loved ones stay connected safely. …

#NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth #Robocalls #NuisanceCalls #SMSSpam #CaregiverTechnologySolutions The Robocall and SMS Spam Problem Robocalls and SMS spam are a significant nuisance. In spite of federal regulations designed to curb robocalls, more than 4 billion nuisance calls are received each month in the USA. Some of these calls are more than a nuisance…

Senior adults reported losses of more than $1 Billion to fraud in 2020. And according to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center, the problem is getting worse each year. …