Keep your eyes open: scams against older Americans are on the rise

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Older Americans are becoming increasingly more susceptible to a variety of telemarketing, investment and house repair scams. They are unable to distinguish between legitimate and fraudulent sales pitches. They may feel pressured by callers who market bogus charities, mailbox scams and deceptive lotteries. Federal and local agencies are increasing their efforts to protect citizens against the deceptive practices.

United States, Social aspects, Laws, regulations and rules, Fraud, Elder law

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Joint exchange: recent implants just keep going and going

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Some 125,000 Americans receive hip replacements every year. The operations can be performed in two hours or less, and the artificial hips are extremely durable. In addition, some 240,000 knees are replaced annually. Osteoarthritis is often the reason for the replacements.

Care and treatment, Usage, Osteoarthritis, Implants, Artificial, Prostheses and implants, Artificial hip joints, Hip prostheses

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