Scammers cheat seniors out of approximately $2.9 billion annually, according to the Senate Special Committee on Aging. Now, that’s a SPOOKY statistic! No one is safe from being a potential target of a scammer—but the elderly are particularly vulnerable. Beware of Trick or Treat callers – Don’t pick up calls from unknown numbers. The IRS… Continue reading For Halloween, Tips That May Help Prevent Tricky Fraudsters
Tag: Halloween
Avoiding Halloween Candy Overload
Ah, Halloween, the festival of costumes – and candy. Most people have fond childhood memories of traipsing through neighborhood streets and coming home with as much candy as they could eat, and a lot more than they should have consumed. But the holiday looks very different from a parent’s point of view. They’re concerned about… Continue reading Avoiding Halloween Candy Overload
Teenager Goes Partially Blind After Using Halloween Contact Lenses
Rebecca Seawright, Chair of the New York State Assembly’s Consumer Fraud Protection Committee, and health officials, held a press conference on Friday, October 29th 2017 to warn of the hazards and the strong possibility of permanent eye damage – including blindness – from wearing over-the-counter colored contact lenses that are increasingly popular among children and teens who want to dress… Continue reading Teenager Goes Partially Blind After Using Halloween Contact Lenses
6 Tricks To Save Your Waistline This Halloween
It’s that time again, folks. Halloween is almost here. The holiday that begins the “sugar season” — four months of tempting treats everywhere you turn. If you’re trying to lose weight or just watching your waistline, October 31st might seem scarier than usual. Don’t fear! Whether you are handing out candy or hitting a costume… Continue reading 6 Tricks To Save Your Waistline This Halloween
Avoid a Foodborne Illness Nightmare this Halloween
Halloween is right around the corner. Pick up those finishing touch decorations, plan parties, finalize costumes and most importantly, brush up on proper food safety practices to prevent foodborne illness this year. Stop Foodborne Illness , a national, nonprofit, public health organization dedicated to preventing illness and death from foodborne pathogens, wants people to be… Continue reading Avoid a Foodborne Illness Nightmare this Halloween
Halloween Safety Tips 2016
Parent and Grandparent alert! Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids. To help ensure they have a safe holiday, here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). ALL DRESSED UP: Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to… Continue reading Halloween Safety Tips 2016
The Best and Worst Halloween Treats for Your Teeth
Halloween is fast approaching and that means time for trick-or-treating and lots of candy for both kids + grownups. But that yummy candy can bring about problems for our teeth – from tooth decay to eroding enamel. Author Dr. Susan Maples, writes in her book if you do it right, Halloween can still be lots of… Continue reading The Best and Worst Halloween Treats for Your Teeth
Have A Happy (and Healthy) Halloween
Halloween is everyone’s favorite fright night, here are some top tips to stay happy + healthy this Halloween! Here are simple top tips for safe costuming: Wear costumes made of fire-retardant materials; look for “flame resistant” on the label. If you make your costume, use flame-resistant fabrics such as polyester or nylon. Make sure… Continue reading Have A Happy (and Healthy) Halloween
Halloween the Healthy Way
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wants you and yours to join the “Creatures of Habit” this Halloween season and all year long. Make choices to stay healthy and strong. Take steps to prevent the flu and other illness It’s Halloween and the flu season is here! Keeping hands clean by washing them with… Continue reading Halloween the Healthy Way