In celebration of Older Americans Month in May, the Jefferson County Area Agency on Aging, a United Way of Central Alabama program, will host their annual Fraud Summit in partnership with the Hoover Senior Center on May 12th from noon to 4 p.m. at the Hoover Public Library. This community education event is designed to equip seniors, their families, caregivers and professionals in aging-related fields with essential knowledge and resources by offering the opportunity to learn directly from experts how to avoid scams and protect personal identity, healthcare information and finances. To start the afternoon, attendees will check in and have time to explore the vendor exhibition at noon, connecting with senior service providers and community resources. Beginning at 1 p.m., attendees will hear from experts offering legal, financial and community-based insights on fraud prevention, identity protection and strategies to strengthen financial security for older adults and their families. Topics to be addressed include: • Common scams targeting older adults. • Identity theft and misuse of personal or healthcare information. • Financial exploitation and fraud prevention strategies. • Tools and resources to help individuals protect themselves and their families.