Texas Senior Medicare Patrol

06/15/2026

Did you know that 1 in 10 Older Americans is abused or neglected each year?

Sadly, only 1 in 14 of those cases ever gets reported.

The purpose of WEAAD is to raise awareness about the millions of older adults who experience elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. Here's how you can help contribute to WEAAD:

1. Reach out and check in on a loved one. Don't be afraid to ask tough questions.

2. Visit https://worldelderabuseawareness.com/about-weaad/ to learn how you can donate to a cause or how you can partner with a charity near you!

3. Speak out about it! If you see something, say something. Sharing posts like this and telling others about the cause can make a difference in someone's life.

06/12/2026

Nothing beats the Texas summer heat, but the TXSMP team is here to help you stay cool with tips to keep you safe 😎🌞

Check in with us every Friday for our SMP Scam Free Summer Series!

06/11/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of one of our cherished SMP volunteers, Mr. Robert Caudillo 🕊️

Thank you for not only serving our country, but for the 11 years you dedicated to the SMP family. Your kindness, commitment, and passion for helping others made a lasting impact on our program and the communities we serve.

You will be deeply missed and fondly remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Caudillo-Salazar family. 💙

06/11/2026

TXSMP took a road trip to Austin in honor of Medicare Fraud Prevention Week! 🚗☀️

Thank you to upRising ATX and our partners, AGE of Central Texas, for letting us visit. We can't wait to see you again soon 🫂🤝

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

Have you ever received a suspicious-looking text or email? It may have been a phishing scam! 🎣

Phishing is when a scammer sends out a mass message in attempt to go "fishing" for personal information. Often times they pose as legitimate organizations such as the bank, the IRS, or even Medicare.

Look out for:
❌ Incorrect email address: The email domain will be slightly misspelled or from an entirely different domain when inspected, such as an email from “Medicare” being from [email protected] or even [email protected]
❌ Poor grammar: The message may be full of spelling errors or grammatical issues that a legitimate company wouldn’t make.
❌ Strong sense of urgency: “You will lose your healthcare coverage, confirm Medicare number NOW!”
❌ Sketchy logo: The brand logo is blurry or crooked from being photoshopped in.

If you experience a phishing scam for Medicare, TXSMP at 1-888-341-6187 to report the scam.

To report other phishing scams & general fraud, visit www.ftc.gov

06/05/2026

Medicare Fraud Prevention Week is coming to a close, and we want to invite you to join our Fraud Fighting Team!

Visit Texassmp.org to learn how you can make a difference in your community 🫂🤝

06/05/2026

Happy 6/5! Most people become eligible for Medicare at 65 so we celebrate Medicare Fraud Prevention Week the week of 6/5 to help remember the steps to prevent, detect, and report Medicare fraud! #65

06/04/2026

MFPW Day 4: This is your reminder to go through that pile of mail stacking up or review documents you may have been setting to the side... 📄✉️

By keeping a close eye on these details, you can help protect yourself from potential errors or fraudulent activities. It's also a good idea to securely store documents and shred any that are no longer needed to maintain your privacy and security.