Senior Connections

Farmingdale Public Library

Newsletter Topic of  The Month

July-August 2013

Be Aware Of The Top Ten Consumer Complaint Categories for 2012

#1 Complaint: IDENTITY THEFT

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released its top 10 complaint categories for 2012. Of the two million complaints, 18% were related to identity theft. Of those 18%, almost half were related to tax or wage fraud.

What does this mean and what you should be aware of to protect yourself?

To learn more about identity theft readers can click on this Federal website or this State website. 

Senior Connections

Newsletter Topics of the Month 

May- June  2013

Simple Steps to Protect Your Health

The Department of Health and Human Services Center for Disease Control and Prevention has produced wealth of valuable information in family health covering resources, healthy living, healthy times, healthy people.

Learn simple steps you can take to protect your health and safety. Some steps take less than a minuet and can save your life or the life of a loved one.

For more information click on the following:

https://mail.google.com/mail/h/vuefoqgk60xs/?&v=c&th=13c2575f2920960

Debunking Myth of Older Adult falls

Many people think that falls are a normal part of aging.  The truth is they are not.  Most falls can be prevented and seniors can reduce risks by exercising, managing medications, having vision checked and making living environment safer.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention says one in three seniors takes a tumble each year causing moderate to severe injury.

The Nation Council of Aging (NCOA) hammers home the message that most falls are preventable by spelling out myths about falls.

For more information on how to prevent falls, go to: bit.ly/ncoa-falls

This website also provides connecting links to:

0                   Federal Funding for Senior Programs

0                   Older Americans Act

0                   Health Care Reform

0                   Center for Healthy Aging

0                   Others

Senior Connections

Farmingdale Public Library

Newsletter Topic of the Month

January – February 2013

What is a Reverse Mortgage and is it Right for You?
Numerous advertisements are now playing on television concerning Reverse Mortgages. If you are 62 or older you may qualify for a federally insured loan and receive monthly payments with your home as equity, sounds like a good idea, but is it right for me?  Serious consideration should be given before you decide on a Reverse Mortgage.  How do I qualify? Can I remain in my home and for how long?  What is the difference between a Reverse Mortgage loan and a home equity loan?  What happens to my surviving spouse?
All of these questions and more may be answered by accessing the following web sites:
Reverse Mortgage     U.S. Dept. of Housing
Education Project     and Urban Development (HUD)
AARP Foundation     451 7th Street, SW
601 E Street, NW     Washington DC 20410
Washington DC20049     1-800-225-5342
1-800-209-8085     www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hecm/rmtopten.cfm
www.aarp.org/revmort
Federal Trade Commission
Consumer Response Center
600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC  20580
1-877-382-4357
www.ftc.gov/yourhome

SENIOR CONNECTIONS

Farmingdale Public Library

Newsletter Topic of the Month

November-December 2012

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ELECTIONS AND VOTING

This timely Topic of the Month focuses on elections and voting.  It covers elected officials, voting process including registration, major issues, presidential and legislative candidates on the ballot, and more.  A list of web sites providing answers to voting questions can be accessed via the Library home page by going to the bottom of the library home page and clicking on the “Voter Information” link, or by asking a reference librarian.  Some of the addressed questions are:

How do I get an absentee ballot?

Where do I vote?

What are the major national issues this year?

Am I registered?

What are my choices?

Knowing All About Your Renovated Library

Knowing All About Your Renovated Library

SENIOR CONNECTIONS
FARMINGDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Newsletter Topic of the Month
September-October 2012

The following is a listing of all library sections covered in this topic of month.  A full description of each section can be obtained at the reference desk in the library.  Printed brochures will be available in the near future.

Main Library                                                                
Circulation Desk
Audio/Video Area                                                       
Children's (Grandchildren's)  Library
Reading Lounge & Magazine Area                               
Reference Desk
Outreach Services Room                                              
Teachers' Center
Computer Center                                                          
 Teen Scene Room
Quiet Reading Room                                                      
Art Gallery
Meeting Rooms

Free Consumer Protection Publications

SENIOR CONNECTIONS
FARMINGDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Newsletter Topic of the Month
July-August 2012

“FREE CONSUMER PROTECTION PUBLICATIONS”

The Federal Citizen Information Center site offers important consumer
information and publications to help you make important life
decisions. You will find helpful tips about preventing identity
theft, avoiding scams and frauds, consumer purchasing problems, filing
consumer complaints, consumer protection laws, along with many other
useful topics.

The following is a list of 10 free consumer protection publications:

-2012 Consumer Action Handbook
-New Spring 2012 Consumer Information Catalog
-“Free Trials” – Aren’t Always True
-10 Things You Can Do To Avoid Fraud
-Billed For Merchandise You Never Received?- Here’s What To Do
-Online Banking, Bill Paying and Shopping—10 Ways To Protect You Money
-SaferProducts.gov: Keep Your Family Safe
-Service Contracts
-What You Need To Know: New Rules For Gift Cards

To order a publication, go to Publications.USA.gov. Then click on the
“publication title” to display that publication’s ordering
information.