Seniors And Identity Theft

Hello Everyone,
I was perusing my daily gamut of articles that involve Identity Theft and came across one that truly touched me in an emotional way. You see, my father passed away this Saturday, March 1st and I was thinking about him when I came across an article in Kiplinger's http://www.kiplinger.com/features/archives/2008/03/krr-guard-against-identity-theft.html. I have been fortunate that my father was not in a retirement home when he passed, it was a sudden instance, but my mother is now a concern. I knew that there were alternatives to a retirement home, like assisted living, however, I hadn't come across any articles about home-health aides or nursing home assistants stealing identities. Well, so much for that!! I assumed that all help was vetted by the directors of these institutions, but once I looked at the above article, I realized that temptation can run rampant even in the most honest person.
I must say that after reading this article, I enrolled my mother in the same service I carry. It gives a wealth of protection against identity theft AND provides for the three most important documents in a loved ones life FOR FREE - a WILL, LIVING WILL and HEALTH CARE PROXY. Admittedly, I had these protections for myself, but I was thinking in a downward trend (having my family and children protected). It wasn't until after reading more articles on identity crimes against seniors, that I realized that no matter what the age, everyone needs protection. That is when I started thinking in an upward trend. (my mother, my wife's parents). I am now determined to get them the same protection that I have gotten for myself and family. I know there are others out there that need it also, and I would be more than happy to share the information I have on all of these subjects, including the service that I personally am enrolled in. Feel free to email me, leave a comment or let me know if you want more information. As a Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist, I see my clients' protection in action everyday, but it is at times like these when the benefits truly become apparent. I had to invest all of 1.42 a day to get my mother enrolled...... small price to pay for peace of mind...........and with no annual committment just month to month (try getting that from your cell phone provider)....
Don't leave your families safety to chance.......
Mr. William D. Calloway Jr., CITRMS