Through Friday, Maryland is hosting Protect Week, to help protect against elder financial abuse. That s when someone illegally uses an older adult s assets without permission. Jacke Schroeder is the director of elder abuse awareness and provides services to the survivors at CHANA in Baltimore. .
Ahead of next Tuesday s primary election, new polling shows many Mainers are extremely motivated to vote, and reveals the issues that matter most to them. More than 90% of Maine voters said they would be more likely to vote for a candidate for Congress who supports protecting Medicare and Social Security from cuts. Noël Bonam, state director of AARP Maine, which commissioned the poll, noted 88% of voters older than 50 said they plan to vote this midterm election, and said it is a big deal because usually, turnout is low in midterm elections. .
Alzheimer s disease is one of the leading causes of death in North Dakota, prompting state officials to launch an online dashboard, where the public can learn more about the numbers and resources. Data compiled from state vital records showed in 2020, more than 500 North Dakotans died from Alzheimer s, up about 100 from 2016. Melissa Kainz, community clinical coordinator for the North Dakota Department of Health, said it is not surprising to see those numbers gradually increase with an aging population. .
May is Wildfire Awareness Month, and state officials are encouraging Coloradans to get up to speed on prevention and emergency-exit strategies if evacuation notices are issued. Rocco Snart, the planning branch chief with the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control, said it s never too early to prepare. Make a list of all the things you need to take with you, including a week s worth of prescription medicines. .