Elder Rights Handbook

Protecting Your Money and Property

Prevention tips: how to keep your money and your property safe as you age.

Watch Out for Scams!

Information about scams and how to avoid them.

Elder Abuse

What it is, how to get help, and steps you can take to make your life safer.

Are You Worried About an Older Person?

What to do if you think an older person is being mistreated.

Planning for the Future

Wills, Advance Directives,
Power of Attorney, funerals, Conservatorship & Guardianship.

MaineCare and Long Term Care

MaineCare (Medicaid), paying for long-term care, denials & appeals, housing options, resident rights, discharge.

Medicare

Information about Medicare.

Managing Your Debt

Information on different types of debt collection.

Sources of Income & Assistance

State and federal income assistance programs.

Homeowner Rights

Paying utilities, home repairs, boundary disputes, loan options, title transfers, foreclosure.

Rental Agreements & Tenant Rights

Rental rights, renting with a disability, housing assistance, paying utilities.

Family Relationships

Grandparent rights, marriage, divorce, benefit considerations relating to marital status.

Dealing with Death

Probate basics & guidance for surviving spouses.

Age & Disability Discrimination

What to do if you experience discrimination.

Immigration

Resources for immigration issues.

Getting Legal Help

When and how to get an attorney.