Senior Lifestyles
Same wolf, different clothing: Assistant DA says scam tactics targeting seniors rarely change
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- Written by Diego Abeloos - Staff Writer/diegoa@latc.com
Phone scammers use intimidation and threats when targeting seniors, who are particularly vulnerable to identity theft.
Los Altos resident Rebecca Truman last month received a phone call she wasn’t expecting – and likely won’t forget anytime soon.
Identifying himself as a Microsoft representative, the male voice on the other end of the line told Truman that her desktop computer kept sending the company error messages – the type typically seen when a program crashes. However, Truman quickly caught on that the call was nothing more than a haphazard scam attempt when the supposed service representative asked her to access the computer so that he could help her delete the messages.
'Welcome to the club!': Poet travels back to the future
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- Written by Bob Simon
Bob Simon’s maternal grandfather, Robert Andrew Walker
Genealogy has come in for its fair share of artistic kibitzing over the years. I seem to recall not one, but two Norman Rockwell covers for “The Saturday Evening Post” that were family trees complete with brigands of one sort or another. The artist, as was his wont, was painting with tongue in cheek. Those covers were no doubt apt for a family magazine of the day (family tree, family magazine).
Two new state laws affect home-care services for seniors
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- Written by Greg Hartwell
Two new bills passed in last fall’s state legislative session and signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown promise to have an immediate and long-term effect on California’s senior population.
Car maintenance tips help seniors' budgets
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- Written by Los Altos Town Crier Staff - StatePoint
Seniors can ease their budgets and wear and tear on their vehicles by performing simple maintenance tasks like checking tire and tread pressure.
Car repair and maintenance can put a strain on both a senior’s budget and back. With some smart and simple preventive care, you can reduce automotive troubles down the line.
Check tread and tire pressure
The last thing any senior needs is a blown-out tire while driving. Avoid this dangerous scenario by checking the tread on your tires and the air pressure once a month. Tires with little or no tread that are showing threads are unsafe and should be replaced immediately.
Senior sensations Moldaw Singers perform concerts for local audiences
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- Written by Los Altos Town Crier Staff - Town Crier Report
Linda Mankin, 85, leads the Moldaw Singers in concert. The choral group comprises seniors in their 80s and 90s, including former Los Altos residents Henry and Lottie Burger.
The Moldaw Singers performed “A Biblical Songfest” concert at the Oshman Family Jewish Community Center in Palo Alto last month, an auditory and visual showcase that included a slideshow.
Senior Center Happenings
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- Written by Los Altos Town Crier Staff
The Los Altos Senior Center is located at Hillview Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays. All events take place at Hillview unless otherwise noted. To register for an event and for more information, call 947-2797 or visit losaltosrecreation.org.
Holidays/celebrations
• The Senior Center is scheduled to close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Feb. 17 for Presidents Day.
