Caring companions: enhancing lives of our elders so that they live in peace.
For those of you who want to give back, give home help for the elderly. I don’t care what it takes, help your elders!
Even senior’s are helping senior’s. Some of them need our help more than ever. I know most of us are strapped thin because of inflation.
Imagine being a senior and only having a low income coming in through Social Security. Some of them are probably not eating because they can’t afford groceries.
Or they can’t afford their prescriptions because they are sky high. When we have a recession, don’t fight, look out for one another!
Senior Help Services
HVAC Assistance for Seniors
Essential HVAC Tips and Seasonal Preparation
Basic HVAC Maintenance: Keeping your HVAC system in top shape is crucial. Simple tasks like replacing filters every 3-6 months, ensuring vents are not blocked by furniture, and checking that your thermostat is functioning correctly can significantly improve your system’s efficiency and longevity.
Preparing for Seasons: As the seasons change, so do your HVAC needs.
- Fall: Schedule furnace maintenance to ensure your heating system is ready for winter. Check for drafts around windows and doors, and seal any leaks.
- Spring: Before the heat sets in, have your AC system checked and serviced. Clear any debris from around your outdoor unit.
Energy Efficiency: In reality, we know that managing expenses is vital. Here are a few tips to keep your system running efficiently without escalating costs:
- Use a programmable thermostat to reduce heating and cooling when you’re not at home.
- Seal leaks and add insulation to keep warm or cool air inside, reducing the strain on your HVAC system.
Indoor Air Quality: For those with respiratory issues, air quality is not just about comfort but health. Regularly changing your HVAC filters, using air purifiers, and keeping indoor humidity levels in check can make a significant difference.
AARP Help for Seniors
Just click on that link and it will take you right to the AARP website.
Habitat for Humanity Help for Seniors
Caring companions: enhancing lives of our elders so that they have a bathroom like Walter.
Take the case of Walter, who spent what seemed like hours in that first shower, he says. “The water was so hot and I just loved it.”
Walter talks about the volunteers and staff of Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity who transformed one of his rooms into a bathroom so he no longer had to use an outhouse.
The project was part of Habitat’s focus on repairs and renovations that can help people stay in their homes as they age.
“I never had people be so nice to me,” Walter says. “You couldn’t meet people any better.”
https://www.habitat.org/our-work/aging-in-place
Financial Help for Seniors on Social Security
In sum, seniors on Social Security may be eligible for additional financial assistance through programs like Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicare Savings Programs, and other state and federal benefits:
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
A federal program that provides monthly payments to people with limited income and resources, including those who are 65 or older, blind, or have disabilities.
SSI recipients may also be eligible for other federal benefits like SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and state benefits like Medicaid.
Medicare Savings Programs
In detail, these programs include the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program (QMB), Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), and Qualified Individual (QI) programs.
Part D Extra Help
Caring companions: enhancing lives of our elders so they have help with expenses.
While, a program that can help with Medicare Part D costs, you can call the SSA to set up an appointment to apply for Part D Extra Help.
Other assistance programs include:
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Food and Nutrition Assistance
- Housing Assistance
- Low-Income Home Energy Assistance
- General Assistance
- Earned Income Tax Credit
Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program
Whereas, here are some programs that can help seniors with prescription drug costs:
Medicare Part D Extra Help
Helps people with limited income and resources pay for prescription drugs. In 2024, Extra Help can help people pay no more than $4.50 for generic drugs and $11.20 for brand-name drugs.
Thus, to qualify, individuals must have total assets under $15,510, and married couples must have total assets under $30,950.
Limited Income Newly Eligible Transition (LI NET) Program
Provides temporary drug coverage to people who qualify for Extra Help but aren’t yet enrolled in Medicare drug coverage.
State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs)
Caring companions: enhancing lives of our elders to live a longer, peaceful life.
In this situation, it offers free insurance counseling and assistance to Medicare-eligible people, their families, and caregivers.
In any state, SHIP counselors can help people understand Medicare and find the cheapest and best program for them.
Elderly Housing Assistance
In truth, HUD provides capital advances to finance the construction, rehabilitation or acquisition with or without rehabilitation of structures.
Thus, this will serve as supportive housing for very low-income elderly persons, including the frail elderly, and provides rent subsidies for the projects to help make them affordable.
Type of Assistance
HUD provides interest-free capital advances to private, nonprofit sponsors to finance the development of supportive housing for the elderly.
The capital advance does not have to be repaid as long as the project serves very low-income elderly persons for 40 years.
Eligible Customers
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/mfh/progdesc/eld202
Senior Handyman Services
Here is the website:
https://www.mrhandyman.com/handyman-services/safety-mobility-aging-in-place
Hearing Aid Financial Assistance for Seniors
Caring companions: enhancing lives of our elders so they can hear.
Financial assistance for hearing aids for older adults varies by location, so it’s best to start with resources closest to you.
Such as care partners, health care professionals, like audiologists, and trusted community organizations.
Use financing plans and local support systems, such as hearing aid discounts. Also, community service organizations, and state vocational rehabilitation services, to bridge gaps in coverage.
Discount Programs and Financing Plans
Most important, for a more complete picture of your hearing and ear health, consult with an audiologist. You can find one through the [19] American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. ASHA ProFind. Found on the internet at https://find.asha.org/pro/#sort=relevancy&f:@provider=[Audiologist]
Yes Hearing
On the whole, Yes Hearing is a discount network that offers name-brand hearing aids like Oticon, Phonak, ReSound, and Signia at up to 40% off retail prices.
For a free initial consultation, fill out the form at the bottom of the page at Yes Hearing.
National and State Resources for Hearing Aids
On one hand, from local hearing aid banks to nonprofit organizations like the Easter Seals, AUDIENT, HIKE Fund, Inc. and Help America Hear program, a variety of national and state resources can help get hearing aids into your hands.
On the other hand, review hearing aid programs at the Hearing Aid Project directory, or contact your area agency on aging for support in narrowing down your options.
Seniors Transportation Services
On the contrary, there are many ways to find free or low-cost transportation for senior citizens, including:
- Local transportation departments: Contact your local transportation department for information.
- Volunteer programs: Many local nonprofits have lists of volunteers who can drive seniors to appointments and errands.
- Healthcare facilities: Some healthcare facilities offer free or subsidized transportation to medical appointments for seniors.
- Government social services: The Department of Social Services may sponsor transportation for elderly or disabled individuals.
- Paratransit: The ADA sponsors paratransit services for seniors who are disabled or uses a wheelchair.
- Free transit programs: Some programs allow senior citizens to ride local public transportation for free during certain times.
- Eldercare Locator: Call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116 for assistance.
- Google Maps: Use the search tool on Google Maps to find transportation providers.
- 211: Call 211 for assistance.
Computer Help for Seniors
Caring companions: enhancing lives of our elders so they understand basic computers.
Many of the elderly tribe fear the computer, but basic computer skills are very easy to learn – more so today when everything is designed to be user-friendly and visually accessible
Skillful Senior http://www.skillfulsenior.com/skills/
Skillful Senior is a computer skills site for the elderly that believes basic navigation skills are important specifically because it is a great help for accessing health information on the web.
it is not a website but a free download that turns any standard PC into an easy-to-use computer for first time computer users.
Good50 is not a website for senior citizens and related tech skills. It is a Google powered search engine customized to be more readable and user-friendly to everyone including older adults, senior citizens, and school-aged children.
Help for Homeless Seniors
There are several resources that can help homeless seniors, including:
- 2-1-1: A United Way service that connects people in need with local resources, such as shelters, transitional housing, and programs that can provide food, mental health support, or health care services
- Department of Health services: Helps seniors find and maintain stable housing
- Supportive housing: Provides tenants with customized housing plans and dedicated support to help them be successful in their communities
- Federal rental assistance: Helps struggling seniors afford rental units in the private market
- Street outreach: Connects unsheltered homeless individuals and families with emergency shelter, housing, or critical services
- Emergency assistance: Helps seniors and others with a variety of emergency and basic needs, including rental assistance, eviction prevention, and move-in assistance
- Rapid rehousing: Provides a short-term subsidy to assist with rent, rent in advance, help with rent arrears, or help with moving
- Shield of Hope: Provides emergency shelter and helps families identify more stable living situations within two weeks
- Abode Services: Assists low-income, unhoused people to secure stable housing and advocates for the removal of the causes of homelessness
- Case management: Assists homeless people to overcome the barriers and causes of their homelessness and become independent
Sum It All Up
Caring companions: enhancing lives of our elders one moment at a time.
I hope this somewhat helps you or maybe another family member. With the price of everything being so high, No one can afford anything anymore.
I feel blessed because I have a place to call home, where many elders don’t have that. They can’t afford housing costs.
The way the economy is going, there are going to be a lot more homeless in the near future, sad to say. This country is being torn apart at the seems.
November 5, 2024 will be a turning point. No matter who wins, this country is headed towards a really bad recession. Hopefully peace and alway’s love. Until next time…
Articles For Helping Senior’s
-Personal Transportation for Seniors
-How to Get Free Hearing Aids for Seniors
https://www.seniorliving.org/hearing-aids/free/
–Aging with Attitude…and Tech
Have a Good One,
Cindee Murphy
“One Voice In Favor For Helping The Elderly”
“Caring for seniors is perhaps the greatest responsibility we have. Those who have walked before us have given so much and made possible the life we all enjoy.” – Senator John Hoeven
“We can all make a difference in the lives of others in need because it is the most simple of gestures that make the most significant of differences.” – Miya Yamanouchi
“No one cares until someone cares; be that one!” – Ken Poirot
“Give yourself entirely to those around you. Be generous with your blessings. A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.” – Steve Maraboli
“There is a wonderful mythical law of nature that the three things we crave most in life — happiness, freedom, and peace of mind — are always attained by giving them to someone else.” – Peyton Conway March
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