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Today is National Senior Citizens Day. First proclaimed a holiday in 1988, National Senior Citizens Day seeks to recognize the achievements and contributions of the older members of our country and to demonstrate our gratitude for all they have done, not just for our country, but for our local communities and families. Here, at the Harris County Law Library, we thought we’d celebrate the day by compiling a list of resources that can help seniors with their legal needs and can point them to some community partners that might be able to assist them with any additional needs, such as meal programs and other social services.
Legal Information & Resources
Elder Law Handbook - Prepared by the Houston Bar Association
Seniors & the Law: A Guide for Maturing Texans - Prepared by the Texas Young Lawyers Association
Senior Citizen Rights : Nursing Homes and More - Available on TexasLawHelp.org
Old Age Benefits - Toolkits and related articles available on TexasLawHelp.org
Retirement & Pensions - Related articles available on TexasLawHelp.org
Facts for Consumers: Long-Term Health Care: Is Private Insurance Right for You? - Available on TexasLawHelp.org
Wills & Estate Planning - Toolkits and related articles available on TexasLawHelp.org
Senior Scams - Attorney General of Texas
Legal Aid and Hotlines
Legal Hotline for Texans (age 60 or older) - A project from the Texas Legal Services Center
Lone Star Legal Aid (Houston)
Advocate Legal Senior Center (Houston)
Community Resources
Harris County Protective Services for Children and Adults - Services for seniors and disabled adults, including guardianship programs and the Senior Justice Assessment Center.
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services - Report abuse, neglect or exploitation.
Harris County Community Services Department - Information on transit services, social services, and more.
Harris County Area Agency on Aging - Provides federally-funded social services for the elderly, including benefits counseling and meal programs.
Texas Health and Human Services - Provides a variety of services for eligible older Texans, such as long-term care options and caregiver services.
Interfaith Ministries - Provides home-delivered meals to homebound seniors through its Meals on Wheels for Greater Houston and Galveston County program.
