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NCBAM connects the aging and their families to resources that offer guidance on legal issues affecting aging adults today.

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Posted by Debbie Pilson on January 25, 2012

Don't become victim to a scam.  Be cautious and watch for (listen to) warning signs.  These are a few of the commons scams, especially on seniors:

  • A call saying you have won a large sum of money or a new car.  To claim the prize, you are...read on
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Posted by Paige Richardson on December 02, 2011

Anyone can fall victim to a scam; however aging adults are often targeted because of good credit and scammers hope that frailty and memory loss will make an aging adult an easy victim. The following are basic rules to help you avoid being...read on

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Posted by Debbie Pilson on September 07, 2011

Many of us don't want to think about death and dying.  So we put off completing a "living will, "health care power of attorney," and "durable power of attorney."  These involve decisions made on your behalf if you become incapacitated and...read on

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Posted by Debbie Pilson on July 26, 2011

The Senior Law Project is a special statewide project of Legal Aid of NC and serves clients who are 60 years of age or older.  Special priority is given to the population of seniors with the greatest economic or social need.  There are no...read on