Monthly Archives: January 2019

Money Smart for Older Adults

The University of Illinois Extension office will be offering a complimentary healthy living program exclusively for our Carroll County Housing Authority residents. Please join   University of Illinois Educator, Karla Belzer, for an open discussion about “Money Smart for Older Adults.”

DATE: Tuesday, January 8, 2019

TIME:   1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

LOCATION:   Mest Manor Dining Room (525 Third Street)

With over 50 million American aged 62 and older, older adults are prime targets for financial exploitation both by persons they know and trust and by strangers. This engaging session will discuss types of financial exploitation, review tips for recognizing scams, provide strategies for avoiding identity theft, and deliver tips on how to prepare financially for future health problems and disasters. We hope to see you there!