In General

• Caring for an Elder Relative: Where to Begin It's important to understand the legal and financial considerations of caring for an elder relative. (Nolo Press)
• Crimes Against Persons Age 65 or Older Provides data from the National Crime Victimization Survey and the Uniform Crime Reports to summarize levels and rates of violent and property crimes against persons age 65 or older. (U.S. Department of Justice)
• Getting Credit When You're Over 62 Explains your rights and offers tips for applying for and maintaining credit. (Federal Trade Commission)
• Grandparents' Rights: Custody & Visitation Information and tips regarding grandparents' rights to receive custody and/or visitation rights concerning their grandchildren. (FindLaw)
• Law and Aging Resource Guide -- Find Legal Help in Your State Covers elder law, free or reduced-cost legal help, selecting an attorney and more. (American Bar Association)
• Preventing Falls in The Home Features a quiz to see how safe you are in your home. (FindLaw)
• Talking With Your Doctor - A Guide for Older People Covers tips for good communication, how to discuss sensitive topics, and more. (National Institute of Health)

Elder Abuse

• Elder Abuse and Neglect Covers elder abuse, signs of elder abuse, reasons elder abuse occurs and more. (American Psychological Association)
• Elder Abuse, Including Domestic Violence in Later Life Covers elder abuse under Wisconsin law, incidents of elder abuse and more. (State Bar of Wisconsin)
• Understanding and Dealing with Elder Abuse Covers what is elder abuse, why does elder abuse occur and more. (Multnomah County (OR) Adult and Aging Services)

Long-Term Care

• Consumer Information about Long Term Care Provides information on long term care services, what to look for in a long term care insurance policy, and a glossary of terms. (American Health Care Association)
• The First Step: Discussing the Need for Long-Term Care An open and honest discussion can help secure the right kind of care at the right time. Here is some advice about how to get started. (Nolo Press)
• Choosing and Paying for a Long-Term Care Facility Here's advice on planning ahead to make the best choice within your means. (Nolo Press)
• The Risks and Benefits of Long-Term Care Insurance Insurance companies advertise long-term care insurance as a necessary protection against the high cost of care. But is it really a good investment? (Nolo Press)
• Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance Explains this insurance to cover services needed by those with chronic illness or disability. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)

Residential Care Facilities

• Assisted Living: Care With an Independent Flavor Find out what Assisted Living may have to offer -- and what to look for when evaluating it as a new home. (Nolo Press)
• Nursing Homes: Making the Right Choice Explains key issues, alternatives to nursing homes, important selection factors, nursing home resident rights and more. (National Institute of Health)
• Do's and Don'ts - Nursing Home Contracts Provides do's and don'ts for entering into a contract with a nursing home. (FindLaw)
• Nursing Home Resources Who can help you when making decisions about long term care. (FindLaw)
• Rights of Nursing Home Residents Lists some important rights of nursing home residents, covering visitation, medical care, and more. (FindLaw)
• Residential Care Facilities for Elders With Alzheimer's Disease Seniors with Alzheimer's disease have special care needs. Here are a few things to look for when choosing a long-term care facility.(Nolo Press)

See also:

• Health Care Law: Articles