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Legal and Financial Support

Access guidance on elder rights, financial planning, and advocacy to help secure a stable and dignified future.

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Last updated 9 months ago

1. Elder Rights and Advocacy Groups:

  • National Council on Aging (NCOA): – Offers a wealth of resources focused on senior advocacy, including elder rights, financial assistance, and healthcare guidance.

  • Justice in Aging: – A national nonprofit that fights for the rights of low-income older adults. They provide resources on elder abuse, discrimination, and legal rights.

  • Eldercare Locator: Eldercare Locator – A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging, this resource helps connect elders and their families with services like legal aid and elder rights protection.

2. Financial Planning for Seniors:

  • AARP Financial Guidance for Seniors: AARP Money – A wide range of financial tools, including retirement planning, social security advice, and managing healthcare costs.

  • National Council on Aging – Economic Security for Seniors: NCOA Economic Security – Resources and programs that help older adults navigate financial challenges, with tips on budgeting, debt management, and public benefits.

  • BenefitsCheckUp by NCOA: – A free service that helps seniors find government benefits to improve financial security and well-being, including healthcare, housing, and nutrition assistance.

3. Legal Aid and Assistance:

  • Legal Services Corporation: – This organization offers free civil legal aid to low-income seniors, covering issues like housing, healthcare, and elder abuse.

  • Administration for Community Living: Elder Rights and Legal Assistance – Resources that provide legal aid to help protect the rights and dignity of older adults.

NCOA – Benefits and Advocacy
Justice in Aging
BenefitsCheckUp
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