Many
people are victims of Internet scams. Others are concerned about online
security for themselves and their loved ones. Some of the most vulnerable are
seniors.
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Ellie
Piers
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To help confront online security issues, Ellie Piers, a Carlsbad By The
Sea
resident for many years, bequeathed a generous monetary gift to Front Porch Center
for Innovation and Wellbeing.
The gift will benefit the Center's ongoing mission of using
technology to enhance wellbeing among older adults. Her contribution will allow
the CIW to confront the issue of elder security by using adaptive technologies
to develop initiatives related to senior online security, specifically in the Greater
San Diego Area.
According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website,
elder abuse is a significant public health problem. Each year, hundreds of
thousands of adults over the age of 60 are abused, neglected, or financially
exploited. In the United States alone, more than 500,000 older adults are
believed to be abused or neglected each year with many such crimes believed to
be not reported or under-reported.
"We are honored and
grateful that Ellie has chosen to contribute to Front Porch in hopes of
benefitting others," said Kari Olson, President of the Front Porch Center
for Innovation and Wellbeing. "The Center has been interested in
addressing the topic of senior online security and her gift will give us a
unique opportunity to focus on this important area of wellbeing. We are honored
to pay tribute to Ellie's memory and passion to help others by making a
difference." [READ
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