On AlterNet: senior citizens

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "senior citizens"

10 of the Con Artists' Favorite Ways to Scam the Elderly

Anneli Rufus, AlterNet. July 17, 2010.

The older we get, the more attractive we become to fraudsters. Preying on those breakdowns that come with age, from hearing loss to loneliness, criminals tailor special scams.

Video: McCain Joins the Anti-Obama "Deathers"

Faiz Shakir, ThinkProgress. September 4, 2009.

At an Arizona town-hall meeting on health-care reform, Sen. John McCain endorsed the "death to Grandma" lie.

Sex Ed for Seniors

Sue Katz, Consenting Adult. December 3, 2008.

Yes, seniors have sex. We need to create resources for them to learn about safer-sex practices.

How Obama Could Win Over Seniors

Robert Creamer, Huffington Post. June 18, 2008.

McCain's support shrinks the more senior citizens know about his positions -- especially on health care and Social Security.

Bill Maher Tries to Find Out What Makes Senior Voters Tick [VIDEO]

Adam Howard, AlterNet. March 5, 2008.

For decades they've been one of the most consistent, reliable voting blocs. But what are they thinking?