Why Are Elderly More Vulnerable To Scams? Brain Changes

Sat, 12/08/2012 - 1:00am — USATODAY.com Feed

Age-related changes in the brain may make the elderly more vulnerable to financial scams.

Topics:  scams   brain   elderly more vulnerable   
Keywords:  age-related   financial   
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