Seniors

You should make sure Social Security has your correct address on file. You can learn more about the new cards on the Medicare website.

The Center for Medicare Advocacy’s mission is to advance access to comprehensive Medicare coverage and quality health care for older people and people with disabilities by providing exceptional legal analysis, education, and advocacy.

Read and print out the Consumer Law Project tri-fold brochure. Print posters for hanging. Download tip sheets that give helpful information such as actions to take to protect your personal information, how to order a credit report, and what first steps to take if your identity has been stolen.

Read this brochure to learn about the most common scams affecting seniors, why seniors are frequent targets, who the scammers are, what you can do to prevent becoming a victim, and who to contact if you become a victim of a scam.

Individuals have rights, through common law, the Federal constitution and state statutes, to make informed decisions about their health care.

What is a Power of Attorney? What does "durable" mean? When does the Power of Attorney start to work?

Here is how to revoke a power of attorney.

You can decide now what types of care you want if you are unable to make those decisions later. Health Care Instructions tell your health care providers your wishes even if you become unable to speak for yourself because of dementia or other medical problems.

An advance directive allows you to have a say your health care treatment when you are unable to do so.