Legal Assistance for Seniors

04/17/2026

https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2026/04/got-text-about-expiring-reward-points-look-closer?utm_source=govdelivery

If you’re signed up for a rewards program, you may have gotten texts warning that your points are expiring soon. A message like that may catch your attention, but people are reporting to the FTC that some of those messages aren’t real — and come from scammers. So how can you tell which message...

04/17/2026

https://compassionandchoices.org/case/estate-of-sarah-marie-cooper-v-jw-ruby-hospital/?sourceid=1089453&utm_campaign=2026_march_ntl_newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=email&emci=4185aa4b-7728-f111-9a48-000d3a14b640&emdi=c09beab2-6a2c-f111-9a48-000d3a14b640&ceid=2053236

At a Glance: Compassion Legal is fighting to hold healthcare providers accountable for disregarding explicit end-of-life instructions. Compassion & Choices’ mission is to ensure everyone’s end-of-life decisions are heard and honored by healthcare facilities and providers. Sarah Marie Cooper’s ...

04/17/2026

https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2026/04/people-losing-big-investment-scams-learn-how-spot-and-avoid-them?utm_source=govdelivery

You might be interested in making money through investments. Who isn’t? So offers that promise big returns might draw your attention…and scammers know this. They use those promises and clever schemes to lure you in and, unfortunately, people are losing big money on investment scams. In fact, FTC...

04/16/2026

https://medicareadvocacy.org/cms-caves-to-medicare-advantage-industry/?emci=f4ffe72e-3d34-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&emdi=3cf50bea-5234-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&ceid=12084108

Once again, insurance company whining about non-existent "cuts" results in higher payment increase.

04/16/2026

Early bird pricing ends this Friday at midnight
Register now to take advantage of the best ticket prices available. This offer ends at midnight on April 17. Join attorneys, social workers, fiduciaries, health care professionals, care managers, advocates, and others committed to preventing and responding to elder abuse.

Visit our conference site to register and to see a full list of sessions and speakers.
https://events.humanitix.com/las-20th-conference-on-elder-abuse?mc_cid=3ea69e905c&mc_eid=f1adc92a62

MCLEs and CEUs will be available.

ICYMI - Keynote announced
This year, our keynote is a conversation between Jeff Horwitz, an investigative technology journalist with Thomson Reuters, and Ted Mermin, the founder and executive director of the UC Berkeley Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice.

Last December, Jeff Horwitz dropped a bombshell: Meta estimated that it would generate 10% of its revenue in 2024 from scam ads and ads for banned goods, translating to $16B. Jeff's reporting on how Meta responded to this information is both eye-opening and enraging....

Visit our conference information site to read the full summary.

04/16/2026

FREE SAN LEANDRO EVENT

Register at:
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04/15/2026

https://medicareadvocacy.org/recent-appeal-victory/?emci=f4ffe72e-3d34-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&emdi=3cf50bea-5234-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&ceid=12084108

Client had been warned by the DME supplier that Medicare almost never covers rolling shower chairs.

04/15/2026

https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2026/03/looking-debt-relief-heres-how-avoid-scam?utm_source=govdelivery

If you’re dealing with a lot of debt, you might be looking for help. Some companies offer a range of free and paid services, like budget counseling and debt management classes. But others are dishonest and will take your money for the promise of getting rid of your debt — just to leave you even...

04/15/2026

https://www.ncoa.org/article/what-is-the-income-limit-for-snap/?sourceid=1121215&utm_campaign=022426&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&emci=d27ead80-d40d-f111-a69a-000d3a57593f&emdi=83de4177-9311-f111-a69a-000d3a57593f&ceid=12376823

To qualify for SNAP food assistance, you must meet certain financial requirements. See what the SNAP income limits are for your household size.

04/14/2026

Medicare’s Drug Price Negotiation Program launched this year with the first 10 drugs released, with 15 more Part D drugs set for 2027, and another 15 Part B and/or Part D drugs for 2028. All negotiated drugs must be included on Part D plan formularies, and lower out-of-pocket costs are expected as coinsurance and copays may decrease based on the negotiated price.

04/14/2026

https://compassionandchoices.org/blog/new-medical-aid-in-dying-research-underscores-importance-of-advocacy-and-education/?sourceid=1089438&utm_campaign=maidcenter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=email&emci=1696f26b-7524-f111-9a48-000d3a14b640&emdi=a5a364fd-3425-f111-9a48-000d3a14b640&ceid=2053236

Medical aid in dying is authorized in 14 jurisdictions, and for decades Compassion & Choices has worked to ensure that authorization translates into real, informed access to patient-directed healthcare at the end of life. Through education, advocacy, and direct patient support, we help people unders...

04/14/2026

https://www.ncoa.org/article/how-older-adults-can-improve-their-personal-cyber-security/?sourceid=1121215&utm_campaign=022426&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&emci=d27ead80-d40d-f111-a69a-000d3a57593f&emdi=83de4177-9311-f111-a69a-000d3a57593f&ceid=12376823

Online scams are becoming more sophisticated—and older adults are often targeted. The good news? A few smart cybersecurity habits can go a long way. Learn how to spot common scams and protect your personal information while staying connected online.