Resources

Administration on Aging - Elder Rights & Resources
Guide to legal services allowing persons 60 and over, or people calling on their behalf, to speak with an attorney.
http://www.aoa.gov/eldfam/Elder_Rights/Legal_Assistance/Legal_Hotline.asp

The Center for Social Gerontology
Information on the rights of the elderly, with a focus on assisting providers of low cost legal assistance.
http://www.tcsg.org/law.htm

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Benefits information and description of government programs.
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/

Facts About Law and the Elderly
The American Bar Association answers frequently asked questions about demographics, elder abuse, guardianships, rights of grandparents, medical and end of life planning. [PDF]
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dfta/downloads/pdf/elderlaw.pdf

H.E.L.P
Information on a variety of legal issues affecting seniors with a focus on estate planning and long term care.
http://www.help4srs.org/

PennState Elder Law Resource Center
The Dickinson School of Law discusses hot topics in elder law and includes a bibliography.
http://www.dsl.psu.edu/clinic/elderresource.cfm