| Nursing Home Residents' Rights |
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| Responding to rising abuse and neglect in nursing homes and other concerns, Congress passed the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987 (Act). Given their particular infirmities and needs, nursing home residents are particularly vulnerable to neglect and abuse. More... |
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| Consumer Fraud - Warning Signs |
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| Elderly Americans, who were raised in a more trusting, personal era, can be particularly vulnerable to some types of consumer fraud, especially if they live alone and are accessible to telemarketers because they are home often. At least three types of consumer fraud may be directed at the elderly population: that which is conducted in person, that which is conducted by telephone, and that which is conducted by mail. This article is designed to help separate legitimate opportunities offered through these avenues from those that may be fraudulent by educating consumers about the potential warning signs of fraud. More... |
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| Charitable Gift Annuities |
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| A charitable gift annuity is exactly what its name implies. It has the benefits of a charitable gift and functions much like any other annuity. The person who will receive the annuity benefit payments transfers assets to a valid 501(c)(3) charity and receives a charitable tax deduction on a portion of the transfer in the year that the transfer is made. More... |
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| Community-Based Services - Older Americans Act And Related Programs - Community-Based Services |
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| The Older Americans Act (OAA) network coordinates and provides community-based care for older Americans. The network includes federal, state, tribal, and local organizations dedicated to aging issues, as well as local providers of elderly services. More... |
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| Housing - Federal Public Housing Programs - Hope For Elderly Independence |
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| The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has initiated several programs, known as Hope for Elderly Dependence (HOPE) programs, that paired rental subsidies with supportive services for America's elderly. More... |
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