At the holiday time, charities graciously give support to those in need. But what do you do the rest of the year? USA Today put together a list of places where seniors can turn for help all year round.
If you need a helping hand, consider contacting one of these programs:
ADA Paratransit provides rides for people with disabilities who can’t use fixed-route public transit. Eligible seniors can receive complementary services.
Volunteers from AmeriCorps Seniors, who are seniors themselves, can assist with daily tasks and provide companionship.
Similarly, Volunteers of America offers meal programs, transportation, nursing services, and more to low-income seniors.
Since 1979, Feeding America has worked with a nationwide network of food banks to provide nutritious meals to seniors and others in need.
Meals on Wheels delivers home-cooked, nutritious meals to adults aged 60 and older.
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) assists low-income seniors who need help managing the cost of home energy bills.
Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) can help an older person remain at home, including medical and rehabilitation care.
To keep seniors and their pets together, enhancing each other’s lives, the Humane Society provides a comprehensive list of resources to help older adults who may be having trouble affording their pet.
Council of Seniors Wants to Put More Money in Your Pocket
Sadly, millions of retirees relying on Social Security struggle financially, in a large part due to inadequate cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs).
All of us here at the Council of Seniors are working hard to get Congress to passThe SAVE Benefits Act. This crucial bill will put $581 back in seniors’ pockets to make up for the COLA that was far too low for years. Greedy Washington politicians want to use seniors’ hard-earned money in other ways, but we’re dedicated to giving it back to those who are rightfully entitled to it.
Please take a moment and sign our petition today to show your support.