H.E.L.P. is 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. Find out more about H.E.L.P.
H.E.L.P.’s fifteenth anniversary celebration, “One Elegant Evening: 15 Years in the Making”, on July 8th, was a huge success. Nearly 200 supporters attended the annual Celebrate Summer fundraiser at Trump National Golf Club, which was chaired by Sharon Ryan. The evening began with a cocktail reception held on the veranda overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean. The silent auction, with delicious hors d’oeuvres, was accompanied by music and commentary from Teddy Johnson. The reception was followed by an elegant dinner, with views of the sunset, and a live auction.
Bad news: So many people need assistance. Good news: You can enlist in Senior Corps!
In 2009, President Obama signed the Serve America Act. It assists older adults in sharing their skills, talents and lifetime experiences with members of their communities. Just last year, California’s Senior Corps volunteers:
Feelings of grief, loneliness and financial insecurity are often considered parts of the normal aging process.
Depression involves a lot more than just feeling blue, however. According to the Geriatric Mental Health Foundation or GMHF, if left untreated, severe or clinical depression may seriously impact a person’s physical and mental well-being. Reported incidences of depression among adults aged 65 and above exceed 6.5 million. Unfortunately, only 10 percent seek medical treatment or psychological support.
Founded 15 years ago by Ed and Pat Long, Healthcare and Elder Law Programs has become an invaluable resource for senior citizens and their families and caregivers in the South Bay and Peninsula area.
H.E.L.P.’s mission has been to empower seniors, Britt Huff, the new executive director, said, “so they can live their lives with security.”
The stars appeared to be in full alignment during a recent benefit for Healthcare and Elder Law Programs (H.E.L.P.), at the elegant Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes. The nonprofit was celebrating its 15th anniversary with a dinner and live and silent auctions, chaired by Sharon Ryan, to commence the organization's $250,000 capital campaign.
Issues surrounding finances, health care, asset protection, long-term care and estate planning become more complicated as we get older. The rules change on us and markets crash and soar, making it difficult to stay on top of these matters.
Because reports of elder financial abuse continue to rise, the California Legislature enacted the Donative Transfer Restriction Statute. It ensures the validity of written gifts – also called donative transfers – made to people who provide older adults with legal advice, personal care or other support. The statute’s purpose: Eliminate gifting that may heighten accusations of undue influence or financial fraud.
