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Elder Abuse
Do I Need a Will?
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet from the Louisiana State Bar Association has general information about wills.
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
Elder Abuse & Elderly Protective Services
What is abuse of the elderly and where to get help.
By: Elder Law Task Force
Elder Abuse Frequently Asked Questions
(Separate Website)
Questions and answers regarding Elder Abuse from the National Center on Elder Abuse. See other pages on this web site for helpful information.
By: National Center on Elder Abuse
Living Wills
(Separate Website)
What is a living will? How do you make a living will? The Advocacy Center talks about these questions and others. See this link to the information sheet from the organization's website.
By: Advocacy Center
Interdiction
A Guide to Interdiction
Interdiction changes the rights of people who can't care for themselves or their property, or who can't communicate their decisions.
By: Advocacy Center
Defiendase Contra el Robo de Identidad
(Separate Website)
En este sitio Web encontrará todo lo que necesita saber sobre el crimen del robo de identidad.Aquí la Comisión Federal de Comercio (Federal Trade Commission, FTC), la agencia nacional de protección del consumidor, le provee información detallada sobre cómo Detener, Detectar, y Defenderse contra el robo de identidad.
By: Comisión Federal de Comercio
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Spanish / Español
Fight Back Against Identity Theft
(Separate Website)
Don't be the victim of an identity thief! Here the Federal Trade Commission tells you what you can do to about the crime of identity theft.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Helping Someone Make Decisions: An Overview of Legal Status
When someone needs help to take care of themselves, who can step in? How do you do it? What's the result?
By: Advocacy Center
What is Interdiction?
What should you do if a relative can't take care of himself?
By: Louisiana Elder Law Task Force
Living Wills
Advance Medical Directives and Living Wills
Take care of medical decisions in advance.
By: AIDSLaw of Louisiana, Inc.
Do I Need a Will?
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet from the Louisiana State Bar Association has general information about wills.
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
Living Will Declaration (separate website)
Here are links to information about living wills from the Louisiana Secretary of State and a living will declaration form. This information cannot take the place of the advice of an attorney, but it may help you.
By: Louisiana Secretary of State
Living Wills
Plan your health care before you become seriously ill or unable to make decisions.
By: Advocacy Center
Long Term Care & Nursing Homes
Compare home health agencies
(Separate Website)
Find and compare home health agencies in your area.
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Compare nursing homes
(Separate Website)
Find and compare nursing homes in your area.
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Do I Need a Will?
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet from the Louisiana State Bar Association has general information about wills.
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
Guide to long-term health care insurance
(Separate Website)
This type of insurance covers services needed by people with chronic illness or disability. Check out the costs, limitations and exclusions, and coverage options you need.
By: Federal Citizen Information Center
Hospice benefits
(Separate Website)
This booklet talks about hospice benefits Medicare will pay for and who can get them.
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Information About Your Medicare Options
(Separate Website)
Find out more about Medicare. Here is a link to the U.S. Government's site for people on Medicare.
By: U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
Living Wills
(Separate Website)
What is a living will? How do you make a living will? The Advocacy Center talks about these questions and others. See this link to the information sheet from the organization's website.
By: Advocacy Center
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