Additional Information

American Bar Association, Legal Guide for Americans Over 50 (Random House Reference 2006).  This book is an excellent and accessible resource for lay persons that provides definitions to legal terms in plain English.  It includes expert answers to questions related to Medicare and Medicaid, planning for retirement, and information on long-term needs of the elderly and those who care for them.

The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)

NAELA is an association for elder law attorneys with over 4,000 attorney members. Their website includes information on elder law and how to select an elder law attorney, and a searchable directory of member attorneys with experience and training in working with the legal problems of the aging and people with disabilities.

Social Security Disability Information

The website of the Social Security Administration (SSA) includes information about the Social Security disability insurance program, application requirements and an on-line application. 

Social Security Compassionate Allowances Program

Information about the SSA Compassionate Allowance Program can be found through this weblink:  http://www.socialsecurity.gov/compassionateallowances/