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.