Personal Safety & Security for Seniors
The first step to staying safe is being aware. Learn what to look for and how you can take precautions to protect yourself, your property, and your assets. Join us for this upcoming program, presented by the Plano Police Department and designed especially for seniors.
Personal Safety & Security for Seniors
Schimelpfenig Library
Tuesday, April 4, 10 a.m.
Learn how to recognize danger, strategies to reduce your risk of becoming a victim, what to do if your identity or personal information is stolen, and how to avoid being a victim of scams.
View recordings of previous safety programs on our YouTube channel.
Check It Out
Here is a selection of resources available for checkout. For more, browse our catalog.
The Con: How Scams Work, Why You’re Vulnerable, and How to Protect Yourself by James Munton & Jelita McLeod | Print
The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence by Gavin De Becker | Print | eBook
How to be Safe: Protect Yourself, Your Home, Your Family, and Your Business from Crime by Ira A. Lipman | Print
My Online Privacy for Seniors by Rich Jason | Print
Safe & Secure: 10 Essential Steps for Seniors to Protect Against Financial Abuse by Fran Tarkenton & Rick Gossett | Print
Safety and Security for Women Who Travel by Sheila Swan & Peter Laufer | Print
Scam-proof Your Assets: Guarding Against Widespread Deception by Garrett Sutton | Print
Self-defense: Steps to Survival by Katy Mattingly | Print
Stealing Your Life: The Ultimate Identity Theft Prevention Plan by Frank W. Abagnale | Print
Survive the Unthinkable: A Total Guide to Women’s Self-protection by Tim Larkin | Print
