Each month FindLaw highlights a legal topic. To commemorate May's designation as Older Americans Month -- and this year's theme "Working Together for Strong, Healthy and Supportive Communities" -- the spotlight for May 2008 is on Elder Law. Click on the links below for information on older Americans in society, and legal information geared toward older Americans.

• Older Americans Month 2008 - Information and resources on this year's commemoration, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Aging.
  
  
• Older Americans: Facts and Figures - Interesting facts and figures on the older population (people 65 or older) in the U.S.
  
  
• Older Americans Month 2008 - Presidential Proclamation - From President Bush and WhiteHouse.gov.
  
  
• Social Security and Retirement - Helpful articles and FAQs on getting the most out of retirement and collecting Social Security benefits.
  
  
• Elder Law and Aging - Articles and FAQs on consumer fraud against the elderly, elder abuse, and more.
  
  
• Estate Planning Center - Comprehensive information and resources on wills, trusts, living wills, and much more.
  
  
• Age Discrimination - Information on understanding and fighting age discrimination in a number of settings, from FindLaw's Civil Rights Center.
  
  
• Government Resources for Older Americans:
  • U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA)
  • Social Security Online (Social Security Administration)
  • Elder Rights and Resources (AoA)
  • Senior Citizens' Resources (USA.gov)
  • Eldercare Locator (AoA)