This government site will assist you in finding out if you are eligible for government benefits.
Category: Elderly and Aging
National Association of Social Workers
This website has a Social Worker finder tool and helpful articles regarding family, health and senior issues.
Website: www.HelpStartsHere.org
SafeLink Wireless
This is a program that provides a free cell phone and minutes each month to low income households.
Website: www.safelinkwireless.com
Hearing Loss Association of America
The site offers both educational and support services to those with hearing loss.
Website: www.hearingloss.org
Social Security Administration
The government’s site for social security.
Website: www.ssa.gov
Reverse Mortgages (for Age 62+)
Reverse mortgages allow older homeowners to stay in their homes and receive additional income from their home’s value. Reverse mortgages can be a good solution but they can also have high costs and other burdens. This site provides consumer information on reverse mortgages from the National Center for Home Equity Conversion, the only independent, non-profit organization specializing only in reverse mortgage education and analysis.
Website: www.reverse.org
The Center for Medicare Advocacy
This site provides a wealth of information on Medicare, Medicaid topics as well as topics related to benefits and care for the elderly and disabled.
Website: www.medicareadvocacy.org
The Pet Fund
The Pet Fund is a non-profit that provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need urgent veterinary care. Income requirements are applicable.
Website: www.thepetfund.com
RedRover
This nonprofit helps homeless or recently rescued animals suffering from life-threatening conditions that require specific and immediate emergency veterinary care. RedRover strives to serve Good Samaritans and rescue groups who take in sick or injured animals. In certain cases, they can also assist senior citizens and low-income families pay for immediate emergency veterinary care.
Website: www.uan.org
Meals On Wheels
Delivers meals to seniors and others in need
Website: mealsonwheelsamerica.org/