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Recovering from a Natural Disaster - Missouri Disaster Manual
The Legal Help in Disasters Committee (LEHDCOM) of the Governor’s Faith-Based and Community Service Partnership for Disaster Recovery developed the "Disaster Manual for Lawyers and the Public."  The manual was prepared for both lawyers and the public for times of natural disasters in Missouri.  The manual provides information from obtaining state and federal aid to legal information concerning landlord/tenant and consumer laws.  Click on the document below to view this valuable information.
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30 Common Credit Scams: A Guide for Financially Vulnerable Adults
In the modern world, most of us will rely on electronic banking in some form or another. Whether it’s using a card to pay for items in shops, or online transfers, we seamlessly use a blend of digital finance tools and cash in our everyday lives. Unfortunately, this means that there is also a myriad of ways that scammers can target consumers, especially if they are a high-risk group. And with so many different scams doing the rounds, it can be hard to keep track of what you’re meant to look out for.
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Digital Money For Seniors
When it comes to online banking, we could all do with a helping hand. Whether it’s setting up accounts or keeping track of spending, this shift to digitised money management is difficult for a lot of people to get their heads around. In particular, older generations who have spent their lives banking in the traditional way may struggle to adopt the modern approach, with concerns around safety or technological barriers often preventing seniors from making the most of online banking.
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10 Ways an Elder Law Attorney Can Help You
This following information concerning elder lawyers and the types of cases they may handle is being provided by care.com.  We have added the information in pdf format to the bottom of this post, for your review.  Please note, that if you live in Missouri and have a legal issued described in the article, you can apply for free assistance from the Missouri legal aid program that serves your county.
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Make a Plan for Disasters and Emergencies
Make a plan today. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find. Ready.gov has valuable information concerning disasters or emergencies.  To view this insightful information, click on the following link:  Make a Plan.
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Make a Plan - Ready.gov
Make a plan today. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find.   Go to Ready.gov for more information.   If you click on the above links you will be leaving this website.
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Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of the Elderly and Disabled
NEW: Online Reporting is now available for all concerned individuals and should only be used to report non-emergencies. If you are a mandated reporter, DHSS encourages you to make your adult abuse and neglect reports online 24/7 to help keep our hotline open to the public. Thank you for your partnership! For more information go to the following link: Abuse  
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Senior Citizens Handbook
Welcome to the 21st Edition of the Senior Citizens Handbook. Legal Services of Eastern Missouri (LSEM) is so grateful to all the contributors to this edition and those who contributed over the years to many prior editions. The first edition of this book was published in 1977. Below is a list of the chapters concerning vital information to senior citizens in Missouri.  You can open or download a pdf copy of the manual at the bottom of this page. Chapter 1 - Supplemental Security Income  Chapter 2 – Social Security Survivor Benefits 
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Power of Attorney In Missouri
In Missouri, a Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone (an agent) to act on your behalf in financial and/or healthcare matters. Missouri recognizes both general and durable powers of attorney, with the latter remaining in effect even if the principal becomes incapacitated. A healthcare power of attorney allows you to designate someone to make medical decisions for you if you are unable to do so.  Key Aspects of Power of Attorney in Missouri:
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The Legal Help in Disasters Committee (LEHDCOM) of the Governor’s Faith-Based and Community Service Partnership for Disaster Recovery developed the "Disaster Manual for Lawyers and the Public."  The manual was prepared for both lawyers and the public for times of natural disasters in Missouri.  The manual provides information from obtaining state and federal aid to legal information concerning landlord/tenant and consumer laws.  Click on the document below to view this valuable information.
Disaster Relief
30 Common Credit Scams: A Guide for Financially Vulnerable Adults
In the modern world, most of us will rely on electronic banking in some form or another. Whether it’s using a card to pay for items in shops, or online transfers, we seamlessly use a blend of digital finance tools and cash in our everyday lives. Unfortunately, this means that there is also a myriad of ways that scammers can target consumers, especially if they are a high-risk group. And with so many different scams doing the rounds, it can be hard to keep track of what you’re meant to look out for.
ConsumerScams & Identity TheftSenior Citizens
Digital Money For Seniors
When it comes to online banking, we could all do with a helping hand. Whether it’s setting up accounts or keeping track of spending, this shift to digitised money management is difficult for a lot of people to get their heads around. In particular, older generations who have spent their lives banking in the traditional way may struggle to adopt the modern approach, with concerns around safety or technological barriers often preventing seniors from making the most of online banking.
Senior Citizens
10 Ways an Elder Law Attorney Can Help You
This following information concerning elder lawyers and the types of cases they may handle is being provided by care.com.  We have added the information in pdf format to the bottom of this post, for your review.  Please note, that if you live in Missouri and have a legal issued described in the article, you can apply for free assistance from the Missouri legal aid program that serves your county.
Senior Citizens
Make a Plan for Disasters and Emergencies
Make a plan today. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find. Ready.gov has valuable information concerning disasters or emergencies.  To view this insightful information, click on the following link:  Make a Plan.
Disaster Relief
Make a Plan - Ready.gov
Make a plan today. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find.   Go to Ready.gov for more information.   If you click on the above links you will be leaving this website.
Disaster Relief
Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of the Elderly and Disabled
NEW: Online Reporting is now available for all concerned individuals and should only be used to report non-emergencies. If you are a mandated reporter, DHSS encourages you to make your adult abuse and neglect reports online 24/7 to help keep our hotline open to the public. Thank you for your partnership! For more information go to the following link: Abuse  
DisabilitySenior Citizens
Senior Citizens Handbook
Welcome to the 21st Edition of the Senior Citizens Handbook. Legal Services of Eastern Missouri (LSEM) is so grateful to all the contributors to this edition and those who contributed over the years to many prior editions. The first edition of this book was published in 1977. Below is a list of the chapters concerning vital information to senior citizens in Missouri.  You can open or download a pdf copy of the manual at the bottom of this page. Chapter 1 - Supplemental Security Income  Chapter 2 – Social Security Survivor Benefits 
Senior Citizens
National Slam the Scam Day
 
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Power of Attorney In Missouri
In Missouri, a Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone (an agent) to act on your behalf in financial and/or healthcare matters. Missouri recognizes both general and durable powers of attorney, with the latter remaining in effect even if the principal becomes incapacitated. A healthcare power of attorney allows you to designate someone to make medical decisions for you if you are unable to do so.  Key Aspects of Power of Attorney in Missouri:
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