Emporia Presbyterian Manor
Moments define a life FEBRUARY 2022
Tips for online safety Whether you use your phone, tablet or computer to surf the internet or conduct business online, it is important that you take proper precautions to protect your identity and financial resources. To help, AARP has outlined the following online safety guidelines. 1. Choose unique passwords Avoid using common passwords (“1,2,3,4,5” or “password”) or your name, your spouse’s name, your address or your birthday as those are easily guessed and can compromise your accounts. 2. Confirm website addresses when shopping online If you’re shopping at Target for example, be sure that the address in your internet browser is www.target.com. If not, you may have been redirected to a fake site. 3. Use credit cards rather than debit cards for online shopping If you use a major credit card when shopping online, it is often much easier to report a problem or be reimbursed for fraud. 4. Be careful what you post on social media Avoid posting sensitive personal information that can be used to conduct identity theft or determine your physical whereabouts. 5. Customize security settings on your phone or tablet If available, set a password to unlock your device or set it to recognize your face to avoid others from accessing your information if it is ever left unattended. For more tips and information about online safety, pick up AARP’s book, “My Online Privacy for Seniors.” u
By Greg Schmidt, Chaplain
NOTE: Each month, we feature a column from one of PMMA’s community chaplains in honor of our faith-based roots. This month, we’re featuring Greg Schmidt, chaplain for Heart & Soul Hospice in Wichita and Newton Presbyterian Manor. Have you noticed that every Hallmark movie follows the same basic algorithm? Here’s how it goes: A princessdamsel presents with some sort of professional or social dilemma. In walks a socially awkward, wannabe prince-hero who demonstrates the desire to provide support or answers. His advances are, of course, rebuffed. A second “Captain Obvious” prince-snob rises to the challenge, but in his rush to care for the princess, manifests an arrogant, superior, you-know-you-need-me spirit. While at first the princess foolishly longs for the attention of Captain Obvious, ever so slowly over the course of the movie she falls in love with Mr. Wannabe’s cute little nerdy self. They finally kiss (it never happens until the end). The rocket’s red glare engulfs the sky. And they live happily ever after in Mayberry. Or is that Whoville?
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