Elder Law

Elder law resource page with links to aging resources, AARP, elder law administration, elder law internet directories, and elder law research guides.

Governmental Internet Resources

• Administration on Aging

  This HHS web site includes information designed for Older Americans and their families as well as those concerned about providing the opportunities and services to enrich the lives of older persons and support their independence. This web site provides more information about AoA's programs. These programs help older people and their caregivers to enhance and support their independence which is the hallmark of our Nation and the birthright of every American. We hope that the information is useful and that you will contact us about other areas of interest to you.

• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

  The Health Care Financing Administration became the CMS on July 1, 2001. It is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and runs the Medicareand Medicaid programs.

• Older Americans Act U.S. Code
• Resource Directory for Older People

  The Resource Directory for Older People is intended to serve a wide audience including older people and their families, health and legal professionals, social service providers, librarians, researchers, and others with an interest in the field of aging. The directory contains names, addresses, phone numbers, and fax numbers of organizations which provide information and other resources on matters relevant to the needs of older persons. Inclusion in the directory does not imply an endorsement or recommendation by NIA or AoA.

• Senate Special Committee on Aging

  The Senate Special Committee on Aging was first established in 1961 as a temporary committee. It was granted permanent status on February 1, 1977. While special committees have no legislative authority, they can study issues, conduct oversight of programs, and investigate reports of fraud and waste.

  Throughout its existence, the Special Committee on Aging has served as a focal point in the Senate for discussion and debate on matters relating to older Americans. Often, the Committee will submit its findings and recommendations for legislation to the Senate. In addition, the Committee publishes materials of assistance to those interested in public policies which relate to the elderly.

• SSA Office of Disability

  This site contains the Social Security Handbook and information on ,Welfare Reform and Childhood Disability, Social Security Disability Publications, Disability Notes, Employment and Rehabilitation Programs, Disability Process Redesign, Congressional Testimony on Social Security Disability and other Issues.

• Social Security Administration

Nongovernmental Internet Resources

• Alzheimer's Association

  This site helps people understand more about the disease, provides helpful community resources for alzheimer patients, tips for diagnosis and current treatments, further advancements through grants.

• American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)

  The American Association of Retired Persons is the nation's leading organization for people 50 and older. AARP serves their needs through information and education, advocacy, and community services provided by a network of local chapters and experienced volunteers throughout the country. The organization also offers members a wide range of special benefits and services, including Modern Maturity magazine and the monthly AARP Bulletin. Lobby organization.

• ABA Commission on Legal Problems of the Elderly (CLPE)

  CLPE is dedicated to examining the law-related concerns of older persons. Established by the American Bar Association in 1978, the Commission has sought to improve legal services for the elderly, particularly through involvement of the private bar, and has explored legal issues surrounding long-term care, surrogate decision-making, individual rights, guardianship, housing, social security, elder abuse, and other public benefit programs. The 15-member multidisciplinary commission includes lawyers, judges, physicians, professors, aging network leaders, and advocates for older persons.

• National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

  The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. is a non-profit association which assists lawyers, bar organizations and others who work with older clients and their families. Established in 1987, the Academy provides a resource of information, education, networking and assistance to those who must deal with the many specialized issues involved with legal services to the elderly and disabled.

• National Council on the Aging

  The National Council on the Aging, Inc., is a center of leadership and nationwide expertise in the issues of aging. As a private, non-profit association founded in 1950 and headquartered in Washington, DC, NCOA has a diverse membership of qualified information intermediators for older adults, including community-based service providers, consumer and labor groups, businesses, government agencies, religious groups, and voluntary organizations.

Primary Law

Research Guides

• Gerentology

  Via University of Michigan Handout Exchange