Help for Seniors

The Law Library has many self-help books and resources on topics to assist seniors with many legal issues they may confront.  You can access many online resources directly from this Help for Seniors section of this webpage.  Our reference librarians will be happy to assist you to find the legal information you are seeking, whether in print or on the Internet.  Please see Locations and Hours to learn about our library locations, hours and phone numbers.  You may also call our Civic Center reference desk at (415) 554-6821 or our Branch reference desk at (415) 882-9310 as well.  Please visit this page again as new information will be added.

Legal Services for Seniors

• Legal Services for Seniors in California
• California Department of Aging Legal Resources for SeniorsCalifornia Senior Legal Hotline
• National Elder Law Foundation

•  Social Security Official Website
• Ombudsman Services for Seniors in California  Ombudsman programs in each California county provide help and advocacy for seniors, particularly related to long term care facilities.
• The California Department of Aging is a great resource for seniors, which provides detailed information on many issues that affect seniors and their quality of life. 
• Seniors and the Law: A Guide for Maturing Californians published by the California State Bar provides information about wills, retirement, nursing homes, driving licenses, health, pensions, elder abuse and many other topics in a concise, easy to read guide. There are English and Spanish versions of this guide.
• Los Mayores y La Ley una guia para los californianos en su tercera edad.