Legal Resources
PALawHelp Resources. Includes elder law resources such as advance directives, guardianships, powers of attorney and living wills; consumer issues; family issues; elder abuse and exploitation; housing and homeownership; medical assistance; Medicare; nursing homes, personal care homes, and supportive living; social security; supplemental security income (SSI); and will and estates.
Pennsylvania SeniorLAW Helpline. Free and confidential statewide telephone-based legal service.
Elder Justice & Civil Resource Center. Center in City Hall provides assistance to all Philadelphians, with a focus on serving individuals 60 and older and self-represented litigatns, in civil court matters.
Court News
Advisory Council on Elder Justice in the Courts. Identifies areas of need and challenges faced by older Pennsylvanians and to improve the ability of Pennsylvania courts to meet hose needs.
Advisory Council, Progress Report (2015-2018)
Advisory Council, Progress Report (2022)
Law School News
Elder Law Prof Blog (hosted by Penn State Dickinson Law)
Training at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (Penn State Dickinson Law) (materials can be accessed here)