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The right to participate in elections without discrimination based on age. Resources: Local election boards and organizations like the League of Women Voters.

The rights of disabled elders to receive accommodations and support. Resources: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and local disability advocacy groups.

The right to receive Social Security benefits in old age. The Social Security Administration provides resources and assistance.

The right to receive tax counseling and preparation assistance. Resources: IRS Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program and AARP Tax-Aide.

The right to express healthcare wishes in advance through legal documents. Resources: Living wills, healthcare proxies, and state health department guidelines.

Individuals have rights to their pension benefits. The Pension Rights Center offers assistance, along with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).

Elders have the right to participate in sociopolitical processes. Resources: National Council on Aging (NCOA) and programs like the Senior Corps.

Older adults have rights to accessible and nondiscriminatory healthcare. Resources are the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and Medicare Rights Center.

The right to fair guardianship arrangements and to contest or change guardians. Resources: National Guardianship Association and state-specific statutes.

Ensuring the right to adequate housing, free from age discrimination. Resources include the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Fair Housing Act.

The right to make decisions about end-of-life care, including living wills and healthcare proxies. Resources: National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and state-specific directives.

The right to access nutritional programs. Resources include Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and local food banks.

Elder abuse can be physical, emotional, or financial. Resources include the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) and local Adult Protective Services (APS).

Right to lifelong learning and education. Resources include the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) and local community colleges.

The right to obtain legal representation in cases of abuse, discrimination, or fraud. Resources: Legal Services Corporation (LSC) and local legal aid societies.

The right of elders to maintain their privacy, particularly in care settings. Resources include state laws and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Age discrimination involves treating someone less favorably because of their age. Resources include the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA).

Elders have the right to protection from fraud and scams. Resources: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the FBI’s Elder Fraud initiative.

The right to drive with necessary accommodations and without age discrimination. Resources: Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and AARP driver safety programs.