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May 30, 2024May 30, 2024Protecting vulnerable older adults from risk
1 in 6 people aged 60 or older experiences some form of abuse in community settings each year. We must do all that we can to stop the mistreatment of older adults.
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May 7, 2024May 7, 2024WATCH: PCA President & CEO Najja R. Orr shares tips to protect against elder fraud
PCA President and CEO Najja Orr, DBA, FCPP, discussed older adult scams on Fox 29's Good Day Philadelphia, underscoring the importance of raising awareness about elder fraud.
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April 30, 2024Apr 30, 2024Stop Senior Scams: Preventing identity theft beyond credit cards
Most people associate identity theft with stolen credit card information and scams. However, there are a variety of other types of identity theft.
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September 27, 2023Sep 27, 2023Stop Senior Scams: Help stop Medicare fraud
Medicare helps adults 65+ and younger adults with disabilities pay for health care. But scammers try to take advantage of consumers by committing Medicare fraud.
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August 4, 2023Aug 4, 2023STOP SENIOR SCAMS: Learn how to avoid fraud
Scammers target people of all ages including older adults. Follow these tips to protect yourself.
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June 2, 2023Jun 2, 2023Elder abuse prevention protects and empowers older Philadelphians
The number of older Philadelphians is expected to increase 28% by 2030, so will the need for protective services to help victims of abuse, neglect, abandonment or exploitation...
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May 31, 2023May 31, 2023Preparing & protecting: Creating a safety net
Among PCA’s greatest charges is to provide advocacy and protection for older adults who are being abused, neglected, abandoned, or financially exploited.
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December 2, 2022Dec 2, 2022Protect yourself from identity theft
During the holidays, it is especially important to remain vigilant while shopping online and to be aware of the new cybersecurity risks.
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August 25, 2022Aug 25, 2022Pennsylvania Department of Aging funds task force to fight financial crimes against older adults
In response to an increase in financial elder abuse, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) has funded the Financial Abuse Specialist Team.
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