Blogs James Irwin, CSA Certified Senior Advisor® Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsOld Tricks vs. New Tricks: How to Spot an AI Hoax August 12, 2026 Is this real, or AI? The game of judging fact from fiction online has changed drastically in just this past year. You've spent years learning to identify a scam email or a hoax photo. At this point, a part of your brain lights up automatically at the tell-tale signs: bad spelling, blurry photos, or […] Tara SchumannHow to Spot a Home Improvement Scam August 12, 2026 Summer is the season for home repair scams. Know how to spot a scammer and how to find a reputable contractor for your next project. Home repairs are expensive. No one needs scammers stepping in, demanding deposits to make repairs they won’t deliver. At the height of summer–and of disaster season–scammers employ tactics to […] Tara SchumannFamily History Projects: Where to Begin? August 12, 2026 Starting a family history project can feel both important and overwhelming. If preserving your history is a goal, take it one step at a time. Every story has a structure. While a box full of unorganized photographs and clippings may have value as a family record, it doesn't amount to a story and isn’t […] Tara SchumannUnpacking the Hype Around Two Supplements for Healthy Aging August 11, 2026 Fatty15 and colostrum, popular dietary supplements, claim to "slow and reverse" signs of aging. What's behind the hype?Nature’s first food, liquid gold…these are some of the marketing terms for colostrum, a natural supplement that’s getting plenty of press for its purported health benefits. Similarly, you may have seen a lot of commercials lately for […] Tara SchumannFor a Brain Workout, Cook a Meal with the Summer Harvest August 11, 2026 We know a healthy diet helps lower the risk of dementia. A new study finds that the activity of cooking also lowers dementia risk--especially for people who think they can't cook!Good news for bad cooks–great news, even. According to a new study, cooking from scratch just once a week is associated with a 30% […] Tara SchumannFamous and 65 August 4, 2026 Look who's turning 65 this monthFind out which celebrities are turning 65 this month!August 4As a young man, he worked a summer job scooping ice cream at a Baskin-Robbins in Honolulu. This Hawaii native became the first Black president of the Harvard Law Review before anyone outside Chicago knew his name. Elected in 2008 as […] Tara SchumannSeniors Are Using AI for Mental Health. Is It Safe? July 14, 2026 Like people of all ages, older adults are talking to AI chatbots for life advice and companionship. Mental health researchers are racing to catch up.The loneliness epidemic is in full swing: about 40% of people over age 45 in the U.S. report feeling lonely. In one sense, artificial intelligence is rising to meet the moment. […] Tara SchumannEnjoying the Summer for Less July 14, 2026 With airfare and gas prices pushing through the roof, Americans are looking for ways to make summer fun affordable. Summer is full of opportunities for older adults and families to get out and enjoy themselves, but the cost of travel this season is putting a damper on some families’ plans. Still, there are plenty […] Tara SchumannTo Dye, Or Not To Dye? The Research on Hair Color July 10, 2026 Studies have linked prolonged hair dye exposure to an increased risk of bladder cancer in professional hairstylists. What should consumers know?Hair coloring is one of the most common cosmetic practices in the world. Most estimates of the number of women over 40 in the U.S. who use some form of dye range between 65% to […] Tara SchumannThree Common Sleep Problems and the Products That Can Help July 10, 2026 Having trouble sleeping? Here are some products that may help…along with some that probably won’t.Everyone has to lie in bed counting sheep sometimes, and insomnia can worsen with age. Many products on the market claim to be able to help us catch those Z’s. Here are three common sleep issues and tips for solving […] Tara Schumann
James Irwin, CSA
James Irwin, CSA