--- title: "WBT 99.3 FM: Carolina Focus - Franchisee Brian Sacco on Helping Seniors Age-In-Place" description: Brian Sacco, franchisee of TruBlue Home Service Ally Charlotte shares home safety tips for seniors and advice on avoiding scams during a recent radio interview. image: https://www.trubluefranchise.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-10-08%20at%205.39.15%20PM.png --- [Skip to content](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/blog/wbt-99.3-fm-carolina-focus-franchisee-brian-sacco-on-helping-seniors-age-in-place#main-content) Close - [Our Business Model](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/our-business-model) - [Why TruBlue?](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/why-trublue) - [Investment](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/investment) - Resources - [FAQs](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/faqs) - [In The News](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/in-the-news) - [Video Gallery](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/video-gallery) - [Blog](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/blog) - [Meet the Team](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/meet-the-team) SEARCH [Let's Connect](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/schedule-a-call) [![TruBlue-Logo-061323](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TruBlue-Logo-061323.png?width=220&height=51&name=TruBlue-Logo-061323.png)](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/) [![TruBlue-Logo-061323](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TruBlue-Logo-061323.png?width=220&height=51&name=TruBlue-Logo-061323.png)](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/) - [Our Business Model](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/our-business-model) - [Why TruBlue?](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/why-trublue) - [Investment](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/investment) - Resources - [FAQs](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/faqs) - [In The News](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/in-the-news) - [Video Gallery](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/video-gallery) - [Blog](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/blog) - [Meet the Team](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/meet-the-team) [Let's Connect](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/schedule-a-call) ![Screenshot 2024-10-08 at 5.40.09 PM](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-10-08%20at%205.40.09%20PM.png?width=520&height=348&name=Screenshot%202024-10-08%20at%205.40.09%20PM.png) [TruBlue](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/blog/author/trublue) October 8, 2024 # WBT 99.3 FM: Carolina Focus - Franchisee Brian Sacco on Helping Seniors Age-In-Place [Previous Post](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/blog/wcco-tv-cbs-minneapolis-tips-for-making-seniors-homes-safer) [Next Post](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/blog/community-impact-news-austin-trublue-home-service-ally-now-offering-home-modifications-for-seniors-in-san-marcos) Brian Sacco, the franchise owner of **TruBlue Home Service Ally in Charlotte**, recently joined Carolina Focus Show with Sharon Thorsland and ED Billick on 99.3 FM Charlotte's, NC local radio to discuss how TruBlue helps seniors stay safe at home. He shared how TruBlue provides fall-prevention measures through reliable home maintenance, repairs, and modifications that allow seniors to live comfortably and safely in their own homes. During the interview, Brian also addressed the growing issue of **home improvement scams** targeting seniors. He offered key advice to help seniors avoid falling victim to fraud, including: - **Hiring trusted professionals** like TruBlue with verified credentials. - **Checking licenses and reviews** before hiring contractors. - **Avoiding upfront payments** until the job is complete. - **Trusting your instincts** if something doesn’t feel right. 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