Gretchen Feinhals has worked at The Senior Source for the past 29 years. She was the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Volunteer Coordinator and the Director of the Senior Companion Program before becoming the RSVP Program Director in 2016. She is a Past President of the Dallas Area Gerontological Society and the Texas Senior Corps Association. She served on the Guiding Principles and Consumer Education sub-committees for the Stop Senior Scams Act, which was passed into law March 15, 2022.
She currently serves on the Board of the National AmeriCorps Seniors Association. Gretchen is a 2014 graduate of the T. Boone Pickens Leadership Institute and a 2015 graduate of the American Express Leadership Academy.
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Every year, millions of dollars are lost to scams targeting older adults, especially those involving Medicare. In this eye-opening and empowering presentation, representatives from the Texas Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) and The Senior Source share real-world examples and practical tips to help you recognize, report, and prevent fraud.
You’ll learn:
• The most common Medicare scams targeting seniors today—and how to spot them
• How Medicare fraud happens and what it costs all of us
• What to do if you or someone you know is targeted
• Free resources and services available through The Senior Source
This presentation is ideal for senior centers, community groups, medical associations, faith-based organizations, and professional associations, and anyone looking to protect themselves and others from Medicare fraud.
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