H.E.L.P. (Healthcare and Elder Law Programs Corporation) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to empowering older adults and their families by providing impartial information, education and counseling on elder care, law, finances and consumer protection so they may lead lives with security and dignity. Our highly qualified program staff includes an elder-law attorney and gerontologist who guide individuals with objective, accurate and up-to-date assistance, information and referrals. H.E.L.P. educates and counsels older adults and their families to make better plans and decisions regarding wills and trusts, health and elder-care financing, government programs such as Social Security and taxes, and ways to prevent identify theft and financial fraud. H.E.L.P. provides planning, problem-solving, information and referrals through: telephone and walk-in services, web services, public classes, and private consultations or family mediations with our elder law attorney. HELP’s professionally developed publications include: HELP Is Here – a quarterly magazine that contains important articles about current issues that affect seniors and their caregivers; and Your Way - a guide to help you stay in charge of decisions about your medical care.