Banks seen as aid in fraud against older consumers

The pitch arrived, as so many do, with a friendly cold call. Bruno Koch, 83, told the telemarketer on the line that, yes, of course he would like to update his health insurance card. Then Mr. Koch, of Newport News, Va., slipped up: he divulged his bank account information.

Report: Entitlement changes to put seniors at financial risk

Nearly half of the nation's elderly population is "economically vulnerable" and would be particularly hard hit by even modest changes in the Social Security and Medicare programs being considered to slow the growth of the nation's long-term debt, according to a new report.

The family caregiver turns pro

Everyone who thinks about the so-called work force problem for the elderly can see big trouble coming. Who's going to provide care for the growing number of old people who, even with enormous efforts from family members, will most likely need more help? Or who don't have...