Thank you for your interest in our program, LSND will not be accepting online applications from December 16 through January 1. We will continue to accept phone applications until December 19th.  We will be closing December 23, 2024, and we will reopen on January 2, 2025.

What is a Guardianship?

What is a Guardianship?

What is Guardianship? Guardianship is a court action appointing someone to make decisions for you when you become incapable of making your own decisions, usually due to an illness or when an incapacity endangers your health or safety. A guardianship may severely limit...
Social Security Benefits Increase in 2024

Social Security Benefits Increase in 2024

More than 71 million Americans will see a 3.2% increase in their Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments in 2024.  On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by more than $50 per month starting in January. Federal...
Elder Abuse: Combating Injustice

Elder Abuse: Combating Injustice

Elder abuse is the intentional mistreatment or harming of an older person. An older person is defined by the Social Security Act as someone over age 60. This abuse takes many forms – including physical, emotional, and sexual harm, neglect, and financial exploitation....