Dr. Akilah Weber - Assemblymember, 79th District
Senior Resource Guide

Senior Resource Guide

In observance of Older Americans Month, please join me in partnership with the George Stevens Senior Community Center for a Legislative Update and Senior Stroll at Chollas Lake Park on Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 8am-9:30am. Chollas Lake Park is located at 6350 College Grove Drive, San Diego, CA 92115. We will begin our event with a legislative update and then go into our Senior Stroll around the Lake, featuring the Fourth District Seniors Resource Center Glide and Stride Walkers!

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The California Department of Insurance (CDI) Senior Gateway is a one-stop website intended to provide seniors, their families, and caregivers with the information they need to connect to helpful services and resources, to find answers, and solve problems. Find information on such topics as:

  • Avoiding and Reporting Abuse & Neglect
  • Preventing Fraud, Financial Abuse & Common Scams
  • Health Care Information
  • Your Rights
  • Other Resources

View the Top 10 Safety Tips below for helpful ideas to protect yourself from fraud and financial abuse.

  1. Never give out financial information such as bank account, credit card, social security or Medicare numbers to someone you do not know.
  2. Medicare and Social Security do not cold-call beneficiaries or make house calls. If someone calls you and says they are from Medicare or Social Security, hang up. Do not give them any information.
  3. Don't be pressured into buying anything immediately or because the offer will expire if you don't act soon. Never be afraid to call someone for assistance. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!
  4. Before making any important financial decisions, make sure you fully understand the purpose and effect of the product you intend to purchase. 
  5. If you do make a purchase, make sure you get everything in writing and require copies of all documentation.
  6. It is advisable not to wire money to anyone.
  7. Do not share personal information like your address or phone number on social networking sites like Facebook.
  8. Do not let strangers into your home without a trusted person, such as a family member or friend, present.
  9. Delete e-mail messages that ask you to verify your account information. Banks, credit card companies and Paypal will not ask for this.
  10. If you suspect anything is wrong, or that you or a loved one is being abused, do not hesitate to contact your local law enforcement agency to report your suspicions. 

For more information on Fraud and Financial Abuse, visit the Fraud & Scams page. If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to my staff at (619) 531-7913.

Sincerely,

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Akilah Weber, M.D.
Assemblymember, 79th District

 
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State Capitol
P.O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249-0079
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San Diego, CA 92101
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