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If you are a grandparent raising grandchildren, you are not alone:  5.8 million U.S. children under 18 live in grandparent-headed households (Census 2010).  LSSM has prepared the document below to provide you some information concerning your legal options in raising your grandchildren. Click on the document below to learn more on this subject.
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The Justice in Aging with support from The Commonwealth Fund developed this guide to assist seniors and their families to deal with the 20 most common problems experienced with nursing homes.  The guide was written by Eric M. Carlson, Esq., December 2005 and updated July 2015. Copyright ©2005 by Justice in Aging (formerly known as the National Senior Citizens Law Center).   Justice in Aging has given permission to reproduce this guide. Click on the following guide to learn more.  
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Missouri Birth Certificates, Death Certificates, and Marriage Certificates - The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services  If you click on this link you will be leaving this website.
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What is a Social Security Representative Payee?
What is a Social Security Representative Payee and how are they chosen?  Justice in Aging - http://www.justiceinaging.org/  - Published May 2016 Introduction
Public BenefitsSenior Citizens
Missouri Free Legal Answers
 
Other Information
Grandparents as Caregivers for Grandchildren
If you are a grandparent raising grandchildren, you are not alone:  5.8 million U.S. children under 18 live in grandparent-headed households (Census 2010).  LSSM has prepared the document below to provide you some information concerning your legal options in raising your grandchildren. Click on the document below to learn more on this subject.
Family LawSenior Citizens
20 Common Nursing Home Problems and How to Resolve Them
The Justice in Aging with support from The Commonwealth Fund developed this guide to assist seniors and their families to deal with the 20 most common problems experienced with nursing homes.  The guide was written by Eric M. Carlson, Esq., December 2005 and updated July 2015. Copyright ©2005 by Justice in Aging (formerly known as the National Senior Citizens Law Center).   Justice in Aging has given permission to reproduce this guide. Click on the following guide to learn more.  
Senior Citizens
Free Tax Assistance Offered In The Ozarks!
Do you need help preparing your taxes? Several ATLS (Across the Life Span) coalition agencies will provide tax assistance to individuals from early February through the end of tax season. Contact the program provider for additional information.
Senior CitizensTaxes
The Services Navigator
  The Services Navigator is an online system that allows you to easily search for programs and services across the state of Missouri.
Other Information
How Social Security Works: A Guide to Social Security Benefits
If you’ve held a 9-5 job, you’ve likely heard of social security. This federal program serves as a sort-of savings account that older Americans can tap into to provide income for their retirement. While most people associate social security with retirement benefits, it also provides disability benefits and support for family members who lose a spouse or parent. 
DisabilityPublic BenefitsSenior Citizens
Protect an Elderly or Disabled Family Member from Abuse or Neglect
Many Missouri elderly adults are abused or neglected everyday. If you suspect that an elderly person is at risk, it’s important to speak up by calling  1-800-286-3932. Learn about the possible signs of abuse and neglect by clicking on the following pdf brochure published by the Missouri Attorney General Office.
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