SERVICES IN THE HOME COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES COMMUNITY SERVICES ONLY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES INTERMEDIATE CARE OPTIONS 24 HOUR CARE ONLY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ADVOCACY RESOURCES LEGAL ASSISTANCE UTAH LEGAL SERVICES, INC. THE UTAH DISABILITY LAW CENTER		LEGAL ASSISTANCE   Legal Assistance provided under the Older American's Act funding may differ from county to county. Generally speaking, seniors who are unable to manage their own affairs or changing needs appropriately may need legal assistance. Legal services provide advice and counsel to older persons and their families in dealing with financial and business concerns. In more extreme situations, protective services may be needed. Such services are designed to safeguard the rights and interests of older persons, to protect them from harm, and/or protect their property. Services: Some legal issues that may interest older persons and their families are: power of attorney durable power of attorney guardianship conservatorship wills "right to die" living wills government benefits and entitlements consumer services landlord/tenant problems trusts living trusts pensions age discrimination family law Contact: For legal assistance under the Older American's Act funding contact needs to be made with the local Area Agency on Aging. The Area Agency on Aging can be contacted by looking in a local phone book or by calling the county government office. Financing: Financial assistance to access these programs is generally not needed. Return to Top
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