Senior Advocates

Seniors are an especially vulnerable population and many require assistance in navigating and understanding important issues, such as Social Security, housing, health care, senior benefits, emergency assistance, pre-retirement counseling and elder abuse.

Senior Concerns’ Advocates assist thousands of seniors living on their own or with family members with such issues through one-on-one counseling programs and educational speakers.

Programs:

One-on-One Counseling

Speak with an advocate by phone or in person for information and assistance regarding:

• Housing
• Transportation
• Legal issues
• Health-related issues
• In-home care or facility placement
• Government benefits
• Senior programs
• Health and long-term care insurance and assistance programs
• Completion of forms and applications for programs and services.

Speakers Bureau

The Advocates’ office provides speakers for group presentations on a wide range of educational topics, including:

• Identity theft, fraud and scams
• Reverse mortgages
• Long-term care and end-of-life issues
• Senior safety and home modifications
• Benefits and Social Security
• Retirement
• Elder abuse

Senior Advocate Column