Senior Legal Assistance Program

Provides free legal advice, counseling, and representation to Maryland residents aged 60 and older. Area Agencies on Aging contract with local attorneys and law centers to deliver services. Priority issues include income maintenance, nutrition, public and disability benefits, health care, protective services, abuse, housing, utilities, consumer protection, employment, age discrimination, civil rights, and advocacy for institutionalized persons. The program also supports local Ombudsmen, Health...