"Risk Literacy for Seniors"** *[Ava and Ben, friendly animated characters, sit in a cozy virtual living room. The set resembles a suburban home with a chalkboard labeled "2025 Challenges."]*

--- **Scene 1: Introduction to Risk Literacy** **Ava:** *[Waves.]* Hi there! I’m Ava, and this is Ben. We’re here to chat about staying safe and savvy in your suburban home. **Ben:** *[Nods.]* That’s right! Today, we’re talking "risk literacy"—fancy words for spotting trouble *before* it finds you. Let’s start with Martha’s story. **Ava:** Martha, 72, slipped on ice last winter. Know what she learned? Her neighborhood had a volunteer shovel program! **Ben:** *[Holds up a shovel.]* Moral of the story? A little planning keeps you on your feet. *[Turns to viewers.]* What’s one risk you’ve faced lately? --- Health Risks & Medication** **Ava:** John, 68, couldn’t refill his heart meds after his pharmacy closed. Sound familiar? **Ben:** *[Holds pill organizer.]* Now he uses this! *[To viewers.]* Grab a free one at your clinic. And if you’re stuck without a ride… **Ava:** Dial 211! They’ll connect you to free transport. *[Mimes phone.]* "Hello? I need a ride to Dr. Smith!" **Ben:** *[Grins.]* Easy as pie. --- Scams & Financial Safety** **Ava:** *[Pretends to answer phone.]* "Grandma? I’m in jail! Send money!" *[Slams phone.]* Sound real? It was AI! **Ben:** *[Holds up "Scam Red Flags" poster.]* Urgency + secrecy = trouble. *[To viewers.]* Hang up, call back on a number *you* trust. **Ava:** Practice with us: *[Crosses arms.]* "I’ll check with my son first." *[Winks.]* Powerful words! --- Climate & Home Safety** **Ben:** Harold, 80, lost power for days. Know what saved him? *[Holds up flashlight.]* This, and a neighbor network! **Ava:** *[Draws on chalkboard.]* Heatwaves: Cover windows with blankets. Storms: Secure patio chairs! **Ben:** And test smoke alarms monthly. *[Mimes battery check.]* *Beep!* Sweet sound, right? --- Fighting Loneliness** **Ava:** Helen felt alone after her husband passed… till she joined a knitting group! *[Holds yarn.]* **Ben:** *[Points to list.]* Libraries, churches, senior centers—free fun awaits! *[Leans in.]* Watch for "too helpful" strangers, though. **Ava:** *[Serious.]* If someone’s rushing you to sign papers, call 1-833-FRAUD-11. *You’ve got rights.* --- Your Action Plan** **Ben:** Let’s build *your* safety net! Step 1: What scares you most? Falls? Bills? Storms? **Ava:** Step 2: Write down 3 emergency contacts. *[Hands out printable card.]* Tape it by your phone! **Ben:** Step 3: Pick one task this week. *[Counts on fingers.]* Nightlights? Grab bars? A neighbor coffee chat? **Ava:** *[Smiles.]* Frank added nightlights and fixed his porch. *You’ve* got this too! --- **Closing Scene: Group Support** **Ben:** Meet classmates at the library! Share wins like, "I stopped a scam call!" **Ava:** Or swap tips: "Bob’s Handyman fixes stairs for $50!" *[Holds flyer.]* Grab free guides at senior centers! **Both:** *[Wave.]* Stay safe, friends!