Medicare phone scam
Coverage of Medicare phone scam in the Nexus archive.
- Aging Untold: Understanding ADHD, autism and other conditions in older adults
The article discusses challenges faced by neurodiverse older adults with undiagnosed ADHD, autism, and other conditions, emphasizing the importance of understanding neurodiversity to avoid misdiagnosis. It also covers cognitive baseline testing for tracking brain health, Medicare scams targeting seniors, and the art exhibit of Charles Lenny Lunn, a nonverbal autistic artist.
- Aging Untold: Understanding ADHD, autism and other conditions in older adults
The article discusses challenges faced by older adults with undiagnosed ADHD, autism, and other neurodiverse conditions, emphasizing the importance of understanding these traits to avoid misdiagnosis and improve support. It also covers cognitive baseline testing for brain health tracking, Medicare phone scams targeting seniors, and a nonverbal autistic artist's gallery exhibit showcasing his work.
- Aging Untold: Understanding ADHD, autism and other conditions in older adults
The article discusses challenges faced by older adults with undiagnosed neurodiverse conditions like ADHD, autism, and dyslexia, emphasizing the need for understanding to avoid misdiagnosis. It highlights cognitive baseline testing for tracking brain health, Medicare phone scams targeting seniors, and a nonverbal autistic artist's gallery exhibit showcasing his work through paintings and poetry.
- Medicare phone scam targets seniors
A Wisconsin woman named Janet was targeted by a Medicare phone scam where callers impersonated Medicare, pharmacies, and doctors to trick her into providing personal information and ordering unnecessary medical equipment. Medicare and Wisconsin’s Senior Medical Patrol warn that Medicare never terminates benefits or unsolicitedly requests personal information.