Community Education

Our Community Education Program

At Legal Assistance for Seniors, we have always believed that education can prevent future problems and pitfalls. Our Community Education Department is a vital part of our agency – it’s our way of spreading the word about the many services we provide and educating the community.

LAS staff and volunteers travel to senior housing sites, senior and disability centers, community centers, and faith-based organizations throughout Alameda County to speak about legal and healthcare-related issues important to seniors.

We offer Community Education Presentations for:

Seniors, their families, friends and caregivers
People with disabilities and their families, friends and caregivers
Staff from service provider organizations
Pre-retirees
Other concerned individuals

All of our services are free of charge, although we gratefully accept donations to help us educate seniors.

Presentations can be given in languages other than English when staff or volunteers are available. For more information, please contact the Community Education Department.

At Legal Assistance for Seniors, we have always believed that education can prevent future problems and pitfalls.

HICAP Community Education Presentations

We currently offer the following healthcare-related presentations in partnership with our Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP):

Understanding Medicare: An Overview of Coverage and Options
Free Preventative Benefits: What Medicare Covers In Full
Financial Assistance: How to Get Help with Health Care Costs
Medicare and the Annual Enrollment Period: Changes for Next Year
Knowledge is Key: Know Your Medicare Rights
Medicare Alert: How to Prevent Medicare Fraud & Abuse
The ABC’s of LTC: An Overview of Long Term Care Insurance
Navigating Medicare for LGBT Benefi ciaries
How to Age in Place: Hiring and Working with a Caregiver
Medi-Cal Eligibility & Home and Community Based Services

Legal Community Education Presentations

We currently offer the following presentations related to legal issues important to older adults:

Create a Secure Future: Advance Health Care Directives
Seniors’ Guide to Public Benefits
Stepping up to the Plate: Guardianship of Minor Children
Planning for Caregivers of Minors: Who Will Care for the Child if I Cannot?
Keeping Elders Safe: An Overview of Elder Abuse and Legal Remedies
Consumer Fraud: Scams Targeting Seniors and Tips for Protection and Prevention
Basic Housing Rights for Seniors
Protecting Your Home Equity: PACE Loans, Reverse Mortgages, and Other Common Risks
Scams Targeting Older Veterans: How to Avoid Falling Victim and Where to Get Help