elder rights handbook Legal Services for the Elderly, Inc creator author. text meu Augusta, ME Legal Services for the Elderly 2014 monographic eng

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158 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm Legal Services for the Elderly ("LSE") is a nonprofit organization that has been helping Maine seniors since 1974. LSE's mission is to provide free, high quality legal services to Maine residents who are aged 60 and over when their basic human needs are at stake. This LSE Elder Rights Handbook was created to help Maine seniors understand some of the legal risks and problems they may encounter as they age. Planning for the future -- Protecting your money and property -- Homeowner rights -- Rental agreements and tenant rights -- Watch out for scams! -- Managing your debt -- MaineCare and long-term care -- Medicare -- Sources of income & assistance -- Family relationships -- Elder abuse -- Age and disability discrimination -- Immigration -- Dealing with death -- Are you worried about a senior? -- Getting legal help. Legal Services for the Elderly. Older people Legal status, laws, etc Maine Legal assistance to older people Maine Landlord and tenant Legal status, laws, etc Maine Aged Long term care United States Maine Medicaid Maine Me 150709 20190501164419.0 eng