Right at Home of Ann Arbor, a senior care company serving Metro Detroit Michigan, supports National Cyber Security Awareness Month by providing tips for keeping seniors safe online. For more information, or additional articles regarding senior safety and senior health, visit http://www.rightathome.net/washtenaw/blog/.

1. Cyber Safety Tips for Seniors
Seniors are highly targeted by scammers because they are believed to have money saved up, to be more polite and trusting than the average person, and be less technologically savvy than younger Internet users. With October being National Cyber Security Awareness Month, now is a good time to be reminded of tips for keeping aging loved ones safe while online:
 Educate him or her about what to look for.
o Three of the most common phishing scams targeting seniors include scans using the name of well-known companies like Microsoft, scams that say you’ve won a lottery, and scams that pretend to be security software.
 Help your loved one stay up to date with basic cyber security measures like firewalls and antivirus software.
These risks do not mean seniors should not use the Internet. Just like everyone else, seniors can safely use the Internet with minimal risk as long as they are educated about safe practices.
Find more information and more in-depth articles about aging and senior health by visiting www.rightathome.net/washtenaw.