We’re joined by Ann Vu, Volunteer Attorney with Elder Law & Advocacy, for an in-depth conversation on senior debt negotiation, elder rights, and language access in legal services.

Ann shares her experience working with Spanish-speaking seniors, highlighting why culturally competent support and strong translation processes are essential to understanding clients’ stories, protecting their rights, and helping older adults navigate complex legal and financial systems. She discusses practical strategies for supporting seniors through debt negotiation, contract disputes, fraud, and financial abuse.

Drawing from her work in Imperial County, Ann explores the unique challenges seniors face in underserved and rural communities, and highlights local resources beyond traditional legal aid. The conversation also addresses where elder law protections fall short, and what still needs to change at the policy level to protect seniors from abuse.

If you’re an elder law attorney, advocate, social worker, policymaker, or community member working to protect seniors from exploitation and ensure equitable access to justice, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!