Crow's Feet: Life As We Age Podcast: Senior-Targeted Scams And Longevity

There are approximately 1,900 true-crime podcasts for every one that focuses on aging and people who have a lot of birthdays under their belt. That's a lot of attention on life ending instead of life extending.

 Crow's Feet: Life As We Age is one of the best podcasts about aging in the audioverse.

In December, Crow's Feet tackles one of the most pernicious problems for seniors -- scams. I think most people understand that seniors are the primary target for scammers. 

Seniors consistently report the highest total dollar losses, with victims in their 60s alone claiming over $1 billion in one report, and average losses per victim reaching nearly $34,000.

In just one example, a man was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for participating in an imposter scam that defrauded elderly victims out of over $400,000. Scammers posing as federal agents persuaded the elderly to transfer their life savings for supposed safekeeping, but the funds were ultimately stolen and funneled to India. Scammers collected money and gold from victims across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana.

On December 10, New York Times reporter Michael Wilson joins host Lee Bentch to discuss the increase in scams targeting seniors and how to recognize and avoid being a victim.

Wilson, who has been with the Times since 2002, covers New York City with a focus on crime, breaking news, and the human stories behind the headlines. If you’re a senior or a caregiver to a senior, you won’t want to miss this informative podcast. 

On December 24, meet Ken Stern, former CEO of National Public Radio and the Founder and Chair of the Longevity Project, which fosters public conversation and research on the impact of longer lives on civil society. “Successful aging depends on the nature of your relationships and your social connections,” says Stern.

With host Jane Trombley, Stern will discuss his latest book, Healthy to 100: How Strong Social Ties Lead to Long Lives, while sharing stories and research from countries like Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Italy, and Spain, whose documented success in longevity can be attributed to the strength of social networks.

 Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age on the Medium platform (www.medium.com/crows-feet) offers a lively and informative collection of written essays on aging, with new pieces added daily. Since its debut in June 2019, the publication has quickly grown in popularity with contributing writers and readers alike. Currently, “Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age” features the work of more than 600 contributing writers, 27,000 followers, and more than 6,000 visitors a day. “Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age” includes podcasts, classes, and information to help change the perception of aging. Visit www.crowsfeetlifeasweage.com