In some states, providers in urban and rural areas might work together to bring the resources of the larger community to assist the smaller. Outreach and services to underserved populations. Consider a partnership to provide services to limited and non-English speaking persons, bringing together community based social service, aging, legal and other relevant organizations around particular issues such as consumer fraud, eligibility for benefits, or disability and the immigration process. Pro bono or reduced fee programs. Senior lawyers have much to offer to the clients they serve and the staff of the programs in which they volunteer.
Transactional lawyers assist with community development projects.
While attorneys employed by government agencies may have some limitations on the services they can provide, many are eager for pro bono opportunities. Professional education programs for the legal community, the judiciary or non-lawyers who serve older persons. Lawyers and other professionals who serve older clients must be knowledgeable about current substantive issues in elder law, as well as techniques for enhancing communication with older individuals, and should be familiar with the elder rights community and others in the aging and social services network. Dispute resolution projects. Dispute resolution can be an innovative mechanism for resolving issues in assisted living, public housing and other residential settings, or in managed care, nursing homes, transportation, employment, disability rights and other areas.