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              Image source: pexels.com Before the universal occurrence of online scams, senior citizens had already been victims of other con tricks via phone calls or face-to-face.  It is highly unjust for the elderly to lose their entire life savings and hard-earned assets due to fraud.  The cost of loss each year for senior citizens alone reaches up to $328 million.  Con artists target the elderly regardless of their economic status –the scam problem spans all income levels . This being said, scammers do not exempt the elderly population with average savings to be one of their victims. There are many considerations to watch out for involving financial abuse. They often come in many forms –some are easier to spot, while others are more difficult. The good news is: there are many preventive ways to combat scams that target the elderly. Let’s explore them below to support our older relatives in making sound decisions for financial security.  Phone Call Scams - Possib

StockSnap. ‘Yoga.’ Pixabay.com. Copyright-free. There are genetic and DNA tests for almost any purpose you can dream of. However, not all genome testing is completed with the same level of diligence and integrity. There are two main types of DNA tests: medical and commercial. Medical gene and DNA tests are more thorough and specifically tailored to suit a patient. The costs associated with genetic tests, therapies, and gene counselors are significant. Many insurance companies will not cover the fees associated with these developing treatments. Consumer DNA tests range from quality screenings with reliable results to educated guesses that are more like entertainment than genetic research. Before exploring what these commercial DNA tests can do to protect and improve your health, it is wise to visit the objective DNA Weekly website where you will find honest reviews and helpful resources that aid you in buying the test best suited for your needs.  Precision Medicine One of the most exci

A white-collar profession requires formal outfits especially when attending business meetings, social events and important occasions. Men usually have less accessories worn compared to women. Cufflinks, aside from a watch are referred to as one of the formal jewelleries generally worn by men with their formal shirts. Cufflinks are one of the best presents to give on occasions like birthdays that would be gladly appreciated aside from the latest gadgets. An antique jewellery like cufflink would be a great souvenir too which can be used time and time again. What is a cufflink? It is a decorative fastener alternative to buttons which is used to secure the cuffs when wearing a jacket. These buttons are intended for use with shirts which have buttonholes on both sides that usually have no buttons to fasten. This jewellery can be made of enamel, titanium, precious metal like gold, white gold and silver, glass, fine gem stones, wood, leather and more. Why wear cufflinks? Cufflinks a

Online learning presents us all with difficult challenges, especially if you are a parent of 2 or more children. Even if you are a parent who is digitally savvy, you will still be grappling with many different problems that will occur during the phase of sudden transition of the traditional education to online education environments. This alternative learning method has begun in most countries around the globe and is tough to achieve for parents who must continue their own work to support their families. How to meet your children’s academic needs while you need to keep doing your job if you are an essential worker is not an easy task. While for those who are working remotely from home suffers time management. Although online learning may seem like an impossible task, there are possible remedies to make homeschooling journey sailing as smooth as possible. Here is a useful parent’s guide to help your child with online learning. Time Management First step is to list down your chi

Giving off presents is an expression of love, friendship or gratitude. It is a traditional way to make your thought count and make the recipient happier on most occasions like birthdays, wedding anniversaries, Christmas and other important celebrated events. Finding a gift as distinctive as your husband or boyfriend is easier said than done, we usually spend hours strolling in window shopping in malls or browsing and searching over the internet to get an idea on the best gifts for men. Men have different types of personalities we need to give them something that would catch their interest, your husband or boyfriend may be the fitness and health nut, a geek, do-it-yourselfer, outdoor adventurer, intellectual, professional, sports fan, music lover and more. Depending on which category a man belongs, a unique and creative souvenir whether you do-it-yourself or bought would be a sensible gift to give. Practical goodies which are exceptional, handy and functional are be

During the past few months of COVID-19 pandemic and until now, many find themselves within the confines of their homes. My family and I are no exceptions. With all the time in the world, anyone would expect that it will be easy to bond with the people they are with. As so it happens, it is not that simple. There are many things to choose from, and many preferences that need to be met. Most importantly though, you are looking to make the experience of family bonding as fun as possible.  While there have been many articles explaining how to build bonds , bonding activities are still mostly subjective. It is best to take your time and see which activities works best for you and the people around you. Here are some suggestions for bonding activities you should try to partake in! Binge Watching Shows! Binge watching is not a new activity, but it is the best family bonding activity right now. By having a show that everyone in the house watches, you are guaranteed to have a topic at the d

If you’re thinking of transforming your rooms into stylish interiors and would want to do it yourself then self-adhesive wallpaper finishes is easiest way to have it done. Wallpaper comes in unlimited colors and varieties. Since it is also customizable, you can keep up to date with the latest designs and DIY trends. Easy to install Wallpapers have slowly become popular topic in home interior design. These days, you can find wallpapers in a variety of designs to suit any room in your house. Homeowners used to find it inconvenient and difficult to use wallpapers, but recently manufacturers have created self-adhesive panels to make it easier and more convenient to install. All you need to do now is peel off the protective sheet and stick it onto the walls of the room you wish to redecorate. Self-Adhesive Wallpaper comes with different finishes. Wall finishes is customizable. Aside from the wide variety of colors, patterns and designs available, adhesive wallpapers