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“No matter how old you are, you can still be active and have a good time.” -Bob Cleaves

Bob Cleaves is a California native who grew up in Southern California. He is 89 years old and attributes his longevity to exercising and his positive attitude. Bob is passionate about spending time with his wife of 66 years and his family … and solving puzzles.

“Whatever comes to you is a source of happiness." -Yen Lu

Yen Lu Wong, was born on March 27, 1942 and grew up in Hong Kong, China. She attributes her longevity to her genes, lifestyle, mindset and connection to Buddha. Yen Lu is a movement artist, dancer and choreographer.

Scammers and identity thieves particularly like to target seniors. Their loneliness, trustfulness, and willingness to listen make them more vulnerable to fraudsters. The Federal Trade Commission said in a 2017 report that 35 percent of all fraud complaints and nearly 19 percent of identity theft complaints affected those 60 and older. This adds up to about $36.5 billion lost in fraud every year for this population alone.

If Mom or Dad used to be very particular about her or his appearance, but no longer seems to care about changing clothes or showering, this is an situation that cannot be ignored.

Imagine how seniors feel when they get a threatening phone call, such as, "Your grandson is in jail and if we don't receive $5,000 he won't be released for quite some time." This can cause panic and fear.

As we approach the holidays, we hear more and more stories about suspicious phone calls that older adults are receiving.

Eskaton, a nonprofit with 50 years of experience serving seniors, is working hard at identifying a new language for dementia and Alzheimer's care and is hosting an interactive dementia tour.

Philanthropy is a very personal choice and Eskaton believes that anyone can be a philanthropist. Our success in meeting the needs of seniors is based on the generosity of our donors. Learn about charitable giving and annuities.

Did you know that both Aretha Franklin and the singer/songwriter Prince were without a final will upon their deaths? Recently, Attorney Amy Ruggles, Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, spoke at an Eskaton sponsored event to share her expertise about wills, trusts and probate. She shared many stories with the audience about mistakes people make and how to avoid making the same errors. A trust in addition to your will has great value and protection. Please take a few minutes to read this informative article by Ms. Ruggles to learn the benefits of having a living trust in California. 

If you are on Medicare and want to make a change, now is the time to do so. You can add or reduce coverage or change your Advantage Plan insurance carrier if you are covered under Medicare Part C. Here is what you need to know if you plan on making a change:

Marleyn Awuy, Wellness Nurse at Eskaton Village Roseville, shares signs that your loved one may need assisted living: