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SeniorLAW Helpline - 877 PA SR LAW (1-877-727-7529) The statewide toll-free SeniorLAW Helpline - 877 PA SR LAW (877-727-7529) - provides free legal advice, information and referrals by telephone for all Pennsylvania seniors 60 and over.
By: SeniorLAW Center (Philadelphia)
Online Applications, Benefit Screening, Resources and Forms
Eldercare Locator
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The Eldercare Locator connects older Americans and their caregivers with sources of information on senior services. The service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers.
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Information from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network
Protection From Abuse
Information on the Protection From Abuse Act
By: Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc.
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Tax Tips & Information
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Information on matters relating to filing taxes, earned income tax credit and tax scams.
By: Northwestern Legal Services
Protecting Yourself From Financial Exploitation Information on how to prevent financial exploitation.
By: SeniorLAW Center (Philadelphia)
Protection From Abuse (PDF)
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet offers a brief overview of the Protection From Abuse Act.
By: Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania
Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations
Protection from Abuse
(Separate Website)
Consumer information pamphlet from the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
By: Pennsylvania Bar Association
Abuse
(Separate Website)
Information on the Pennsylvania Protection from Abuse Act from the Erie County Bar Association.
By: Erie County Bar Association
Issues on Aging
(Separate Website)
Consumer information pamphlet from the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
By: Pennsylvania Bar Association
Are You Being Threatened or Abused in your Home?
(Separate Website)
Information on where you can get help if you are a victm of elder abuse or domestic violence.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Aging
National Center on Elder Abuse
(Separate Website)
Website dedicated to to helping national, state, and local partners in the field be fully prepared to ensure that older Americans will live with dignity, integrity, independence, and without abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The NCEA is a resource for policy makers, social service and health care practitioners, the justice system, researchers, advocates, and families.
By: U. S. Administration on Aging
Pennsylvania Resources on Elder Abuse
(Separate Website)
Information on resources available to Pennsylvanians to deal with elder abuse.
By: National Center on Elder Abuse, U.S. Administration on Aging
Pennsylvania Health and Human Services Resource Guide
(Separate Website)
The Pennsylvania Health and Human Services Resource Guide is your all-in-one handbook for the services that are available to you as a Pennsylvania resident.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Aging
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