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NAELA
NAELA, The National Associate of Elder Law Attorneys is a professional association of attorneys who are dedicated to improving the quality of legal services provided to people as they age and people with special needs.


NELF
A non-profit organization founded in 1993, dedicated to the development and improvement of the professional competence of lawyers in the area of Elder Law.



The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program of Greater St. Louis and Northeast Missouri (“LTCOP”), a United Way agency, is part of a nationwide program which began in 1971 in response to public outcry over abuse and neglect in long-term care facilities.


NCPC
A Comprehensive Resource for Eldercare, Senior Care, and Long Term Care Planning: The National Care Planning Council and Long Term Care Link.


A Place for Mom

A Place for Mom connects moms, dads, seniors and families to the right elder care so they can have peace of mind and focus on their loved ones. From finding the right nursing home, dementia care or assisted living to researching Veterans’ benefits and how to pay for senior care, they will help each step of the way. For more information, click here to visit their website or call them at 855-403-2421.


Senior Advisor

Senior Advisor’s mission is to equip families like yours with the best information available so you can make confident choices about senior care and services.


Veterans Information Services, Inc.

Veterans Information Services, Inc. have over 12 years of collective experience in educating, pre-qualifying, and assisting veterans and their surviving spouses understand the complicated VA claim process.


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Parkway Gardens, an assisted living facility by Americare in Fairview Heights, has a person-centered approach to care that puts residents and their families at the heart of everything they do. For more information, please click here to visit their website or call them at 618-589-8013. Parkway Gardens, 379 Fountains Pkwy., Fairview Heights, IL 62208.


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Cedar Trails Senior Living Community, an independent and assisted living facility, provides caring, comfort, and convenience in a safe, clean environment that includes loads of modern amenities, activities, services and affordable apartments with high levels of caring and support. For more information, please click here to visit their website or call them at 618-539-9190. Cedar Trails, 490 Urbanna Dr., Freeburg, IL 62243.


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The Colonnade Senior Living offers even more for area seniors who desire an affordable independent lifestyle with the assurance of a continuum of care, including Independent, Assisted Living and memory Care Services. Friendly faces, activity-filled days and delicious home-cooked meals will all be part of your comfortable lifestyle. For more information, please click here to visit their website or call them at 618-624-6000. The Colonnade Senior Living, 700 Weber Rd., O’Fallon, IL 62269.


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Knollwood St. Clair is an active retirement community who is dedicated to quality care for their residents, providing everything they need to make life easier and worry free. Knollwood strives for a home-like atmoshpere surrounded by a level of assistance tailored to the needs of the individual. For more information, please click here to visit their website or call them at 618-394-0569. Knollwood Retirement Center, 921 Knollwood Village Rd., Caseyville, IL 62232.


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Memory Care Home Solutions offer free family training programs to give you the confidence to handle difficult situations, lower stress, and improve quality time at home for you and your loved one. They serve the following counties in Illinois: St. Clair and Madison; and the following counties in Missouri: St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson and outlying areas on a case-by-case basis. For more information, please click here to visit their website or call them at 314-645-6247. Memory Care Home Solutions, 4389 West Pine Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108

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If you or a loved one needs immediate help with a planning matter or legal issue, please contact us, and we will get back to you promptly.

774 Sunset Blvd Suite 200
O'Fallon, IL 62269
IL: (618) 632-7000
MO: (314) 567-9292

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