9 Government Benefits You Might Be Missing Out On

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I'm 62 and I'm receiving survivors benefits, I pay rent and other utilities, do I qualify for government health assistance in Texas. How much do a family of one have to have to be eligible for government benefits

My father is in assisted living and it takes all his SS benefits plus benefits from the Veterans and 1000.00 a month out of our pocket for him to live there. Dad is 94. He has no funds of his own, no assets either. He does have Humana Medicare replacment plan that costs 84.00 over his Medicare but saves money in the long run due to a reduced ded etc. Is there a way to help with the 1000.00 out of pocket me as a family member needs to pay to supplement this care for him? We live in Waukesha County Wisconsin, both of us do.

Robert J. Henson Veteran, retired Married 52 yrs Health, diabetic, Cellulitis, Heart, use a walker, back & hip, leg, feet pain Own home but looking for (Help household chores) Wife has. Health issues

My Friend Lives in Gainesville Fl and He Swears He has Bed bugs For over 6 months now Is there anything out there that will help him ?What Kind of Doctor Can you see !! Is there anyone that can help him with the exspence of getting rid of the He disabled

I am 46 years old and am disabled I am looking to get help with housework how do I go about doing that?

I'm disable and I need a used mini van to get around.

My 53 year-old disabled brother needs transportation.

can I retire at the age of 57 to stay home and take care of my blind husband who is already on disability for his heart condition.

I am disabled 65 year old widow After my husband's death an illigitimate son claims my husband's SS - when the boy is 18 ( if I am alive ) does that income revert back to me? This is a question rather than a comment - is that ok?

I am a 64 yr old woman with a severely handicapped daughter that is 46 next month. Well for many years well 43 to be exact, and I have done this on own her father has been out of her life since she 13 yrs old. I had another husband that he was her daddy and he left with a good friend of mine and it was very hard on LIana my daughter. I ham older now and her as well and I would like to know if there are other care givers that feel like we are the lost in this big technical life we live in. I know I feel overwhelmed at times and I have to put my self in time out just to take a freath. She like a 2 yr old mentally and she doesn't talk, but she is so very smart and understands pretty much everything you saw its amazing but her lately she has been doing a lot more whining and crying for no reason and I am the only one areound her all of the time for quite a few years and I have never ever allow her to stare at people in the stores like people will do to us every time. She always been for the most part a happy girl and we always seem to have fun together/ but the only one here besides Liana I have to do the chores because I live in the montains and there are things you have to do to get ready for summer and winter and it is very hard work. I so I get tired a lot have not been away from Liana in over 2-3 yrs, Which seems crazu tp ,e amd now if I would I would not know what to do. She has also becoming more agrressive towards me if she does not get her way, and that were the case we would always be going ,going and I don't know. I am asking for type of advise a book to read just a note from another caregive that might feel the way I do at times and its seems to get more frequent. "Any help that you can give would greatly appreciitated so very much from the bottom of my heart and God Bless you for responding a head of time. MOM GOING BONKERS

I am care-giver for my dad now who is 79 years old and he can not be left alone and I am a single parent of a 9 year old a daughter who is going off to college this fall, and I am paying out of my out of my pocket between me and my brother and son for home care aide to sit with my dad and it is getting costly. He has Freedom Health HMO and I have been going back and forth trying get at least 4 hours of services aide to help out with cost and no results. I trying everything possible and I am falling behind in my bills making sure my dad is being taking care of while I go to work, because I can not afford to loose my job and my health insurance. I really need help, suggestion.

I am on ssi ssd medicaid and medicare im 60 years old i am much in need for a fre diabetes service dog

My daughter is disable she just move to the.Antelope.Valley does she quilify for low income housing. Is assisting living.

A lot of the comments I have read seem like people who could apply for their local vocational rehabilitation programs or Workforce Initiatives opportunities acts through local career centers. I know each state operates these centers a little differently, but they are federal programs. Even so- if you contacted your local offices and did not get anywhere you could then reach out to your local state representative (you can Google "who is my State Rep and type in your city/county) and they can give you some feedback... after all, they are there to represent you.

I have BCBS as Primary Insurance and Medicare as Secondary. I'm in a Power Wheelchair and cannot keep up with household chores. I can mow on a riding mower because it doesn't involve me walking or lifting or moving things. I have Ankylosing Spondylitis as well as other problems and have been disabled since 1997.. My thoracic spine is fused together from the AS. I am married but my husband travels extensively for his job. Would I qualify for in home help?

I am an 80 yrs old female and needs help with house cleaning. Have problems with legs and going up stairs become difficult.

For adapastor......... The local Lion's Club has benefits for people who are having trouble making ends meet. You must fill out a request for them to process but it can happen quickly.

My husband was born with spinabifida and now has been diagnosed with diabetes. He is still working but cannot afford eye glasses. Is there any program that provides glasses and/or hearing aids to the elderly who are still in the work force?

I don't understand what you don't understand we live from month to month doing without at end of month

I'm trying to get a free car so I can get to my appointment my son used to take me,and now his working nights there's no one else to help PS I'm on DISABILITY

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im 69 yrs old widow, must work full time but job so busy, 60 hours per week. driving a lot up to 1000 miles some weeks. need to stop working, so hard on me now. pain, exhaustion. adult grandkids cant find work, im taking care of them in my home. i pay for everything we all need- 6 of us. i make good money but spread thin with everybodys expense and utilities, bills, car, gas, everything. i need to quit working, i can feel my age finally and know i must stop working like i do. how do i quit without evetything crashing down around me and family?

I need help . I am being evicted out of one of my houses by my abusive ex husband to be homeless .I am disabled, abused and elderly. Thank you

I am 59 yrs old. My husband passed away in 2015, we were separated, not legally. I have Osteoarthritis, two compressed discs in my back. 3 yrs ago, I fell at work; workman's comp was a joke. I have pain in my knees, hips, shoulder and back. I can't stand for very long, and I can't exercise, so I am obese, which makes walking nearly impossible.. Performing everyday chores around the house is not possible, I have no energy. Please help me! Ate there any programs to help me? I don't know where to start. I have no children under 18, and I live alone. I work because I have to. I am so very tired. Just ready to give up. Please help!

so I am 56 and have no children under 18...so the Government took everything and has left me penniless...I live in a rural area and no one will hire me...I spent the last 10 years taking care of my husband. now they say that I can't get any benefits...whats up!!

It does sadden me that so many others seem to have a more difficult time, dime, life. Basically, I've had many talents to give to society, service and business until one fatal divorce, 100% in the negatives. It does find my interest that in a country so rich with people, wealthy than all others, jobs springing back to life, that I find not only a certain state ( Ohio ) leaving us prime older gen's out to rot ( noun ) ( 55 - 65) while a certain age discrimination is being allowed to culminate right before our eyes, is for sure, now solid in my mind, a true thing ( I've been humble across the boards and pass interviews with flying colors until, the age factor ). Now I do look 45ish at 57 most times so, I am now aware that it has to do with insurance costs and age associated. What employers fail to realize is, that I can make you a million in revenue a year and I or others are not worth it ? seriously ? so the numbers. On the other hand, I for the first time in life after spending down my own annuity as income only to get hit with a kidney issue, so I file for help. Takes a few weeks but I get an appointment to wait 2 hours for a 10 minute meet. I instantly notice, I am scoped out. In the interview process, I can not only sense the animosity of ( why are you here ) I can audibly hear it from the agent case examiner who, near instantly flag's my app. Now back to square one restart because someone tipped the wrong data entry key at the state level. So here I am, in the over 57 group of BB'ers, constantly for 6 years looking for employment, paid into the systems for nearly 32 and I can't get help even while my income is more than 43% below the poverty level, I somehow survive, paying what I can, having good people in contact but now, I'm on my own sick. Applied for the medicaid and feeling anxious over that, not at all like my net or gross worth is anywhere approaching just a very few thousand frog backs in an old work truck value, if this is what America was meant to be, I'm still not sure I want to live here even though as my heritage indicates 25% NAI. I'd rather go back to the old ways or not even know that I've paid into a system all these years for services that were to be there when I needed them. More to read at a later time, no hero here, just was the messenger for God, this country and people a service performed and hoping for the best for the rest of the ride. In the meantime to all you males 55-65, plan for the worst and pray / hope for the best and if you loose it all, don't waste time, jump in and begin the processes your entitled to otherwise, you may never get the chance to be improved by the system that never was.

I am disabled from a car accident, my husband lost his job and has not been able to find employment. Our 29 yr old son is disabled with severe mental illness and a spine disease and we are in the process of foreclosure. Where do we go from here? Our son is severely suicidal right now because of the situation and I am starting to feel the hopelessness he feels

I'm 52 and just started receiving CCP disability, osteoarthritis, both knees replaced, I get 1269.00 a month, 474.00 of that goes to my 2 kids I end up with 794.00. It's not enough to pay my bills and I need a car. What can I do . Is there anything else I may be eligible for from our Canadian government? Please help me!

I am a 55 year old widow no children at home my unemployment benefits run out in 3 weeks! Husband died in Jan 2016 lost my job in June 2016. Seems like I will have to sell our home what is left of our 30+ years? Why try ? Never so lonely no one wants to let me work? What do I do? I wish Gov Scott had to live like this. Worked my whole life to loose it all?

I just need help paying off my credit then I will have no credit cards. I am no good with a credit card Can anyone My husband was in US Navy for 22 years and died of Lung Cancer

I am 62 years old. I have had a pretty bad stroke, my left side is still partially paralyzed. A short while before that my husband lost his job of 26 years. There was a grace period on the insurance so i was able to go to a rehab. After that I was put on SSI. On Easter morn 2015 my husband fell down the steps and broke his neck its been so horrible. For over a year we sent him place to place, hard to find one with a vent ward . Thank God he is finally settled. He gets social security which he told me to use for the house and our two boys. We have two sons. Our oldest was in a bad accident. he is now paralyzed from c7 down he gets SOC, SEC, under my husbands accnt. We are losing our home of 17 years and do not make enough to afford anything..Question are we as his disabled spouse and his disabled son entitled to his Social Security

My 41 year old daughter just passed away from cancer. I am taking care of her 12 year old son, have been caring for him for years and even claim him as a defendant on my tax returns. I am on social security now age 65, but my daughter never worked. How can I get benefits for my grandson based on my record. Some have told me I have to legally adopt him. The father is not in the picture, nor was he named only grandsons birth certificate.

had astroke visin problems incontinancs. vertigo. hadto hVe emefrgencyrain surgery. wasin hospital. sinceaugust dint remember anything until. october. after stroke. cant afford. dr or meds help. cNt get ss dusability because cant see dr. same with social service. no insurance what doi do. hp please

If. I was married for 28 yeas and divor ed but remarried 3 years ago can i still claim ss on ,y exhusband

i need help with my mom.please

Never mind ! ! !I am too 'old and disabled' to get help...That is for younger people

We are having a difficult time since we moved to a new state to be close to my family. My husband is disabled and a veteran. I am disabled with Parkensens and R. A. The arthritis is chronic. We are getting more and more Dr. bills. And getting behind. We had a bankruptcy chapter 7. In the state we left. We moved into a tiny trailor in a trailer park. We are buying the tiny trailer. It will be paid off in September. We. Have been working on renovating it so when it is paid off we can sell it. But my husband's knees are so bad he can no longer do any of the work. And now my hands and feet are really deformed I can't do much. He needs knee surgery. But what will I do then. I need a volunteer or two to come help me do some hard work. Climbing on ladders, etc. We are on fixed income we can't pay much. Our credit is 614 and 642. Still can't get a loan cause of the bankruptcy. Cause I need a house I can get fixed up for him and m and live the rest of our lives in. Any idea guys please help!!

The Prescription Assistance program should also be listed. If you have Medicare part D, you can apply for help paying for your monthly meds. Also, ELECTION STATEMENT SSA-795 TO KEEP GETTING MONTHLY INCOME IF YOU'RE SSDI GETS CANCELED AND YOU'RE APPEALING IF YOU DO NOT BRING IT TO THE LOCAL OFFICE WITHIN 10 DAYS, YOU WILL GET NO INCOME DURING YOUR 6-18 MONTH APPEAL WAIT. SSI and SSDI will NOT tell you about this form When I asked why, they said because the money has to be paid back if your appeal is denied. Another good tip is to install a call recorder app. Ask permission to record the call at the start of the conversation. Once they say yes, you can legally do whatever you want with it I can't count how many times this tool saved my butt. It made my SSDI appeal almost instant. Record the call, get name, last initial, location, and a reference or ticket number. I recommend listening to recording and keeping a diary of what was said by who on what day and time, etc. Trust me. This is why my appeal was 2 weeks instead of 2 years!

Hi! Taking care of my hubby of almost 30 years. He has had many brain surgeries and was diagnosed with really onset frontal temporal dementia. Sometimes I'm at a loss. He's declining fast

I am looking for an inexpensive phone/internet plan (less than $59.99 a month, which we currently pay to Verizon). All of the plans include TV, which I don't want to pay for. One company (RCN) said we could get internet for $31.00/mo with Vonage, but that plan's rate jacks up after 6 months. The RCN man said land lines are becoming more expensive as the cell phones take over. Very frustrating, as I am trying to REDUCE my monthly bills. any suggestions?

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i am not elderly or a veteran, im mentally and physically disabled. Isntthere any programs that help us?

Hi, my children and i lost there disabled father im 2006. In 2009 i was diagnosed with a life thteatening disease among many other illnesses. I am now disabled and am trying to survive and meek a roof over our head. They are uneligable for ssi or child dupport onviously because hes dead. I have to do treatments again and my health is very bad.i lost my license for not paying my cae insurance because i had to pay the house payment. I then had to sell my car 2 months later to keep our home. I have been in a deep depression and have been fighting to stay alive and keep from becoming homeless i dont even have a bed to sleep in. Would anyone like to tell me how the government thinks im supposed to go on like this. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. My children should have been receiving some kind of benefits from the government as it is not our fault there father never paid in to social security and i didnt ask to become ill my self. If you know of any programs that we might benefit from i would be happy to hear aboug them as our lives have been a living hell trying to survive eveysince this happened in 2006. I would love to have my license and a car again so that i could go to my treatments. My kids have allready lost there father and would really like to keep there mother. Ty pforrest and girls

My boyfriend of 7 years age 69 and I, Anna of 55 years are looking for a A.L.F. that will take us and our cat,Stella. I get socialsecurity disabilities. James gets S.S.I. We need affordable low income :housing. I would like to be close to my brother in Seminole or St. Petersburg. Please help.

I am retired and have two minor grandchildren and I am their legal guardian. Do they qualify for ss benefits and medical benefits.

Hello, my name is JJ I have been disabled now for over 14 years now, due to a domestic violence situation. I had to close my business and move in with my 82 year old mom, I am now 40 and getting ready to live independently, but I'm afraid to leave mom she is not doing well, with her SS income from her 1st husband and with my SSDI we were able to get the house paid off luckily the payment was low and with help from an outside person we did it, but the house is too big for her alone and she really wants to downsize, but my sisters think she should just stay here because it is paid for, but it makes her very depressed; because she can't keep it as clean as she would like it, and the yard is way too much, I suggested that when I go into my apartment she get one and we sell the house and finish her bucket list, which isn't much at all, just go to the beach 1 more time and us just doing things together. We also have 2 dogs that of course are our family too. It's very hard to find an apartment with a fenced in yard. I've made a duplex plan out and I would love to get them built, not just for mom and I but for all the people who are veterans and disabled and cannot walk their dog. I was wondering if there was a grant I could get or some sort of loan so I could get these built for All of us.

Please help in one week I will be completely homeless and no where to go not to mention, I am 57 years old on disability right now just need some kind of guidance to help me get to the next step

I am a 55 yr. Old spouse n need of information on what if any I am elegible for under veterans administration. .not disable..but I do receive spousal support and n my own home.can anyone show me ...

I am 61 years old, am on disability and only get 1500.00 per month between my disability and less than half of my husband's social security, who died in Oct of 2014. I got behind on a couple of bills including my light bill and cable bill, which includes my phone bill. TV is my only entertainment, and I am cutting that back to the bear minimum. I still have more bills than money each month. Unfortunately, I got involved with the wrong person for 3 months and he stole from me, and really got me behind on my bills. Up until then I was doing fine. What options do I have considering I am not allowed to get a part time job to help with my income. I don't know what to do: I am at a lost.

Hi am Patricia I M diabete, disabete, I do not have enough income for to pay my ; co-pay, buy food,,eye glasses,Somet . Pay my bills from month to month nor get my medicationl

Hello, My Dad died when I was 19 my Mom has been a widow ever since, due to the high cost of rent in Calif she continued to work till she was 80 before retiring . At that time we moved her to a retirement community where the rent was lower ( just under $1,000 ) still high by my standards for anyone on a fixed income. She barley makes it each month. My husband & I pay for everything else like car repairs, eye glasses, dentist appointment , everything medical, I'm sure you get the picture here! We are approaching retirement ourselves now and need to cut some of these exspences. Mom is now 87, is there any programs that would possibly help pay for her eye glasses and dentures? Any little bit would help! She will not give up her independence and I don't want her to... But I also don't want to ask my husband to continue to work just because of my mom either.

I am 84 and medicare denies me my insulin and shoes and anything else I need I have just one more shot of INSULIN (levimire( left) and don't have $400.00 to buy any if given a prescription. Apparently New Hampshire doesn't care if their seniors die. They refuse all help saying I am over the limit!!! I only get $1148. a month and I pay mortgage and all household expenses with no money left over for food or my meds. I have had to go to a food bank and they don't have my food that I need!!!! Dorothy J. Smith smithdot84@gmail.com

I'm a widow with a disabled now 30 year old. It's time for me to look at options for my daughter to live, thrive and care independently. The assisted and or group homes are expense. How do you manage to prepare your disabled 30 year old to have a safe environment when I'm gone. She makes too much for Medicaid. The program's I think she would thrive best in are independent and cost 3k a month. Now what can I do?

My husband was sick for many years we couldn't afford life insurance. He passed away .my son is 27 and I have a high mortgage is there any financial help? With utilities taxes or anything? I also have multiple scelorisis working full time. I feel like you are punished if you are sick can't afford life insurance but I'll where you cant make more money. :(

Wife disabled largely due to fibro mylagia. I am on disability and workman's comp total 2200 month. I have medicare part B. Also the medicine. I cannot afford a supplement or insurance for my wife. Medicade said income is too much amassing large medical bills that will never be able to pay

Hi Melanie, I am writing to ask if there are any programs for individuals who are disabled, lupus, diabetes, osteoarthritis, bone infarcts in my back, shoulders, knee, hips, and need to move into a downstairs place or floor level residence. With my doctor adding fibromyolgia; lupus complications from my age and now koint pain, I am only 55, are the services to buy a home or condo in Sacramento. I worked for State government for 30 years and my pension is life time. When I can I pick up parttime work if I need to. I bring in about $36,000 a year, my tax preparer reported in April, 2015. I haven't been given good information by realtors, agencies, etc. and am no longer able to walk up m6 17 steps. Any info you can provide would be great. Phyllis

I was attacked and nearly killed by pit bulls 2 1/2 yr.s ago. I lost my job 9 months later because I was and continue to be unable to return to work due to the extensive damage to my arms as well as PTSD. I've been denied SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, SNAP(food stamps), LIHEAP, VA benefits and Unemployment. Im still waiting for a hearing with Social Security. I've exhausted my entire retirement account and I am behind on my mortgage , my property taxes, my utility bills and home/car insurance. I live in a rural community and can't even get transportation for shopping or medical appt.s. my home is owner financed and they want to foreclose as does the county(for land taxes). I'm desperate for help but can't find any. Was told by surgeon that all that's left for me is pain management and I can't even get that.

I am disabled and divorced for 5 years. But because I have medicare I am loosing my state medicaid. What can I do I only have 200 dollars a month to live off of after bills are paid and now I have to pay my medicare premium.

Lillebeth, call a community college that is near to where you live and talk with student / financial affairs counsellor (ask the person who answers the phone). Explain your situation and what is the best way for you to achieve your goal. A community college is easier to get into and can be used to transfer into a 4-year college if needed (after you get your two yr. associates degree).

is there help for repairing a disabled low income person's home that is under 48 years old?

I am receiving disability and had to move into a affordable apartment which is for seniors and those that are disabled and is income based. I Had to Borrow the funds in order to make the move and to pay the costs of a moving truck for two dayssince ihad to do most of the moving on my own could not afford a moving company,instead i have created more unbearable pain and have added more health issues in need of attention. Arethere fundsthat i could getto coverthemoving costs? Now scheduled for surgery and cant drive myself to the hospital and back which is required to have someone else drivebutcantafford my own gas is there help for this situation??

Hello, I'm new here. Name is Kelly, nice to meet you guys.

I am disabled and have been for 18 years. About one month ago the pain center that I have attended for 17 year stopped seeing me because the Aprn associated with the clinic got in trouble with the DEA for over writing class2 narcotics. So the head doctor got rid of all her patients. I shouldn't have to suffer for her wrong doings. I recieve SSI, and due to the fact that providers in Ct don't want to except Medicaid, only Medicare. I am still doctorless. I have spoke with a lawyer and I do have a case against the pain center through the Patient Abandonment law. The law states that the doctors can not leave their patients without a treatment plan, follow up doctor. or a heathly way to continue my treatment for my disability at hand. Money is the last thing on my mind lately, I just need help with my pain. I'm just wondering if there is anyway that you know that I can also recieve medicare along with my medicaid. I'm finding it impossible to find another doctor. Thank you!

My moms going to be 62 shes recieving social security from my dad . He passed away last july. I was wondering does she qualify for any kind of health insurance.

My parents didn't have a lot of money while we were growing up, and they didn't start saving until we were in college. I've been trying to help them as much as I can, but they need more than I can give them. My mother is starting to get too old to do much of anything. I want to get them into a care facility, but I don't know what my options are. I'm going to have to look into these different assistance programs and see where we can go from there.

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Ineed to file my taxes have not filed them 2007 to 2015..I get government assistance cash aid and Ebt and I really need help with the text so they don't garnish my wages when I get the job at Food Matters

Will I lose my ssdi and ssi from my child if I have my disabled dad move in with me so I can take care of him due to cancer? Will if effect his benefit as well?

I've been declared disabled long term in FL. I collect SSI, Medicaid, and EBT only. i fled for my life after an attempted on my lift. After a week zi returned. The small bag of important paper, medications, and s few change of clothes were all stolen from the DV shelter where I stayed by an advocate! When I arrived home, my batterer sold my car, trashed ALL my belongings, while he hid the valuables at an undeslosed location. (Im forced to wear Goodwill clothing ) Facing homelessness in six weeks, I recently inherited 20k! As a first time buying with pretty good credit, can I actually purchase a small condo with 15k? With no other assets, savings, stocks, bonds, or realatate, would I lose my SSI and Mexicaid? The only other option is to purchase a car to ilive in. My batter, though ordered lost an order of protection, continues to stalk me. If I lived on the street, as U have, he will continue to hurt me. What is my first step and with whom would I speak with? sisterleaving me 20k. What is my first move? I've never own a home and desperately need a safe roof over head. Will I lose me benefits and if 15k-20k enough dwn on a small condo. Would I lose my government benefits or should I purchase to car as shelter? He doesn't abide by the retraining order and I need to relocate asap. Thank you.

My sister in law is dealing with financial issues because my brother is stricken with PML and cancer and she cannot take care of him at home. She lives in Fl he is only 60 he is on disability but its not enough to cover long term care in a nursing home. What can she do?

My conversation is being told one thing from SS plus having someone from SS to write it down now not going to get back pay its wrong

My mother is not at the age to collect ss but she needs to stay home to take care of my dad. Is there a program where she can receive help.

I'm on disability. I can't get no help with my check I'm getting 751 on the 3rd supposed to get one on the 600 on 1 to and now I can't afford to have a home cause I can't payment r high here in Texas I'm just frustrated at a point of just giving up I can't provid for my dogs my girlfriend or myself I had here move in with her family and I ethier sleep in my broken vechical in Walmart or mtel parking lots is this right were I'm trying and nobody gives a crap.

I am 80 my husband 81 I have been caring for him for many years. Now his doctors tell me he has too many problems for me to care for him alone. He is diabetic ( insulin dependent ) Heart problems, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, vascular dementia plus others. My question is how can I pay for assisted living care as his doctors suggest and still have enough for me to live. Our income is his military retired pay and ss payments

I am disabled and my spouse has buldging dics in his back. We are the caregivers for my father who is on hospice in our home. We are exalted taking care of him. Is there help we can get in doing house work. I can't seem to get it done or even have time to take a shower or take care of myself. Having a house keeping service is so expensive we can't afford it. What can we do for help in our home?

Hello , thank you for this site! My question is this, I am now in the process of my house being foreclosed. I have tried for a long time to work with the six different servicers on my loan. I've had lawyers friend who've called on my behalf trying to figure a way out! The bank is Wells Fargo with the first servicer being Option one. My loan has been sold on several occasions, always with a whole new set of rules and regulations. At this time the bank "Wells Fargo" has decided that because I sent my payments without including their interest rate changed after five years that I am in default, the have dismissed any and all payments I have made and I am now in arrears for twelve yrs. Of payments, including, taxes, late fees, service charges, and so on, they have for their records that I have. Ever made a payment in the twelve yrs I've been in my home! I'm at a loss, I was recently turned away from an apartment in a very safe location where I could move my mom and I because of the effects that the foreclosure is having on my credit! I am wondering I have been told that there is a government program where I would be able to have an allowance being the sender caretaker for my mom is this something I could look into? I have had my mom with me for twelve years and I'm just lost, bi can't afford to fix the house, it's snowing in the windows. I have an urgent need for a speedy and effective plan but have no savings, that was one of the reasons I was rejected, if I could have shown that I had a large amount of money tucked away in a savings account the decision would have been different help!

i have been fighting for my disability for four years now. i was a very independent person before this. i live with my husband and he makes over the limit for me to get any help. the thing is, he does not pay any medical bills, he doesnt give me any money period, he writes down what he wants paid and i go do that but have to bring reciepts and any change left back to him. i am of good state of mind and not a bad money mismanager, its just his way of controlling things for me. in the meantime, his income goes over the limit for me to get any help so i go to the free clinic in my area. and i get med assist help for my meds. do i really have to turn in his income when it is not my income and i get no help with paying my expenses which are only for medical nothing else. my bills are piling up and now the places are not wanting to see me anymore because i use his income but i cannot pay them. thanks for any info you can help with. sincerely jane

Im on sSI for many reasons I cannot work I need to find out if there is any other way then I can get more fun of an income for independent living in the household because $700 is nowhere near enough to pay for Housing!

Hi , I am in Atlanta and my mother is here too . She is 92 and lives by herself .but now she needs help with daily chores . She gets 2000 /in security .But after paying all the bills ,she does not have any left to hire help .Is there anyone I can contact to get help for her ? Thanks

For the diabetic shoes, you have to have your doctor write a prescription and he should have the carrier list of shoe stores already.

You don't say where the shoe stores for diabetics are and if it can be done at home. Some of us don't drive or get out of the house except to go to doctors.

hi i am reading under your 9 tips u can b missing out on . so if i am 66 and collecting ss retirement an was married to the same man for 21 years an he is now 52 an has not collecting ss yet can i still collect from his ss. we have been divorced. 4 years .

Mom just been in nursing home mo. She gets SS and SSI..Medicare and Medicaid.will she keep these benefits.while on long term?

Great stuff. Social Security is a lifeline for many who reach retirement. One secret gem is the year you begin withdrawing. Delaying just a few years (from 62 to 67 for example) you can increase your payout by 15% to 30%! This can be a gold mine. The major advantage Social Security has over other retirement investments is that it's guaranteed income until you pass. Be patient. Wait a few years and increase your monthly income from Social Security dramatically.

I am 52 and lost my husband after 32 years and lost my job due to a plant closing I am now the only care taker for my 84 year old mother and can not work can I get help from the government not old enough for spousal benefits and my mothers Medicaid doesn't pay for home health care any help would be nice we live off my mothers pay

yes very helpful

The program SHIP is a joke, they are a paid intie that saves the government money not help the consumer. All they do is call you and ask is there anything i can do: For those not know governmental rule changes and regulations are screwed. I have been trying to get Medicaid for a year and a half because of health problems and they keep putting me off and I'm under poverty level income by 2500 a month. Any body that works for DHS, needs to do there job if they are going to show up at work for a check. I have filed a complaint with my Governer. We'll see what happen...

My husband passed in 2006 why did my benefits stop when my son turned 16 i was told mine wouldnt stop unless i past or got remarried and ive done neither

I meant to say that I am NOT eligible for any income from my disabled husband who passed. Is this a place where I can get an answer or just a place to get information?

My disabled husband just passed. Social Security said that since 71.5% of his income was lower than my disability that I was eligible for any income from him. I am 59 with no minor children. Is this the way it goes now?

I am 59 and on Disability and divorced nearly 8 years. Do I qualify for anything? Seems all is for elderly folks.

I am 52 years old and have been disabled due to four neck surgeries that have left me in chronic pain daily. I can't afford Dental Insurance and am in need of Dental work. Is there anyone out there that knows anyone who can help me? Thank you for your time. God Bless

I am on SSI (approved for the mental health aspect but am not allowed to working.) and I need to buy a vehicle for school and to visit my daughter in a different city. (voluntary notarized custody transfer, not taken away.) Is there any programs available to help on the purchase price?

My wife died of brain cancer in Nov. 2013. Our mortgage had life insurance. I am also disabled,going for by pass surgery two days after my wife's funeral. I filed a claim with the bank for the life insurance in January, but did not receive an approval until May. The insurance company only paid 76.5 % of the claim stating because she had answered yes to a question on the application in 1997 she was not fully covered.I have a copy of the app and the question she answered yes to was: Do you have a mental illness? she was bipolar for over 20 years and it was well controlled with medication. Although it is not a huge amount left owing on the mortgage, I am on a very limited income and it is a burden. It irks me that I have no recourse and that they can deny a cancer death payment of theclaim because my wife caught cancer, in no way associated with her disability. Human rights informs me that I would not have a claim of discriminating against a person with a disability because insurance companies are exempt from discriminating against most disability claims. It seems criminal to me, and now I am being harmed by their greed. People should be aware they have no conscience and will avoid paying any way they can,since most people could not afford to fight their army of lawyers.

I had a nervous breakdown I lost everything lost by trucks I'm about to lose my car I lost my job second job I'm about to be homeless I serve for the United States Army and now I need help I have terrible credit my wife turn her back on me I would never tell her to save money I always help people and it show is there anybody have to help me please

Will getting free Governent money stop my survival benefits

I am trying to buy a home. I have been pre-approved. My father will be living with me when I get this home. He is currently retired and receiving social security and a pension and is doing very well with that income. He has horrible credit though. I was wondering would it benefit me to add his income in the mortgage loan or not, since he has bad credit. He doens't have any debt though. Tips?

Hello, I receive SSI and have an eight year old daughter.I was wondering do I need to file my taxes and claim get as a dependent?

If my client's husband refuses to contribute towards her care in a assisted living situation, does his income and assets still counted towards SSI benefits.

Hi my mother came from India and she is widow and she don't know English she is 55 years old she try on so many place for working but they refuse her cause of her age and no English so she don't have any sorce of income so she can apply for widow pension or she can get any benefit from goverment or any kind of financial help.

In Ma. I collect social security because I am disabled. My ex husband has custody of my kids. He gets $ for both kids. If I remarry with a child under 18 in my house hold, do we get $ for that kid? Also, does my new married spouse get $ for spousal supporting me as I am chronically disabled?

My sisters husband was just killed in a car accident she has three small children to raise all on her own now. Shes been a stay at home mom for the past eleven years ever since they were married. Is there any financial help out there for her and tthe kids?? How does that survivors thing work? Her husband was never on dissability so would she still be elgiable for the survivors benafits?

I lived in Lutz Florida my sister wanted me to move here in that for hills her alcoholic husband moved to me out its just myself and my little dog which is with my sister cause I can't keep them I need some fund for deposit and rental for the first month I Amy on disability I can pay my bills I just need to get home to lots and land legs my family doesn't care for me if you leave me a message on my email address it to Kathy for my mother will be mad

I'm on disability and have husband who lost job and is now working for temp agency we got behind on rent and now trying to catch up on the behind rent but unable due to many past due bills and medical past due bills. The landlord has threaten to evict if don't pay the past due bill what help can we seek for this is hardship my wife is disable has so many health issue and past due bills to pay she can't help me with the rent we just getting by what help can i get we not able to get welfare help so what help do we qualify for i need help asap

when the conditions are met for wearing prescription shoes

my dad passed away about 20 years ago he filed for disability with service connected he filed in the 1980's he was turned away a number of times he passed without ever getting anything I had just took my mother to sign up for his pension than gave her around 200 dollars a month here recently, question is , is she entitled to my dads back pay, and also there were water contamination were he was stationed at camp Lejeune he passed away at 52 years of age

I can not pay for my flexpen. Is there help for me.

Some of these I already knew of but the help for home and yard maintenance will come in handy for my Mom!

I have most of the nine helpful things you mentioned I have covered, I am past every thing except the way to get up to Rochester Minnesota. its about 500 miles from Manhattan, Kansas. my car is to old to make the trip, so I have to rent a car. even if my car was new I could't drive any way. I have Get a driver gas, motel, lodging, food, I am going to need about 2000. dollars.

My father died in 1992 at the age of 78. He was 78 years old and died of a non-service connected illness. Does he qualify at this point for benefits related to his death?

It's been 2-1/2 years since my husband's Alzheimer's diagnosis. I've spent countless hours online studying the disease and caregiver techniques. I have designed a caregiver manual geared specifically for his care. For every tip/technique I've printed for the manual I have tossed dozens. This manual cross references Alzheimer's.Org and Caring.Com information; Alzheimer's research, my husband's phase, medication and behavior. The manual will never be complete as long I as there are new treatments and behavioral concepts introduced from these trusted sources. I am firmly convinced there are no government programs available to make our journey less painful and less expensive because he/we do not meet specific qualifications. Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers are drowning in websites and telephone numbers that lead to suggestions and no action.

I am a 56 teacher and have Atrial fibrillation plus 2 operations on my knees am I eligible for social security disability?

Ok this is the only place I see too type. I am a veteran. I have been evicted from my home 2 months ago and have lost everything but a very few sets of clothes (mostly pjs). Please I need help. My name is anthony can anyone help . thank you

I am overwhelmed with the information through the VA and their benefits. I don't know what to do, look for or how to start. I'd appreciate any information and help from you. The information is informative but overwhelming.

I often need help but can't afford to hire someone, or even find a trustworthy handyman. I will look into these services. I am willing to pay what I can.

Hi. my wife is in a care home right now. she has diabetes and 2 fractured disks and arthritis. My question is when and if she passes, will her social security checks continue to come to me? i Understand that it is only half of it but will I have to go in to the s/s office to sign papers or how does this work? thank you!

just knowing that there is help out here for us who are disabled and handicapped. I am that type of person. my husband is disable and suffers with dementia making it very difficult for us to maintain our home and property without help. I am paying out of pocket for house and yard work.

my wife is totally disabled and I am unable to work due to her conditions. is it possible to receive financial compensation for full time care. we are barely surviving

I am taking care of my ex spouse in my home. He is 73 yrs old and is not able to take care of hiself. He has dementia. He receives social security benefits. I am wondering if I may be eligible for some compensation for this service. I am a widow and receiving SS .

Hello Everyone, Thank you for reaching out and sharing your experiences. For additional resources for monetary and legal assistance you may also contact the following Caring.com's Money and Legal Resource Center at http://www.caring.com/senior-money-legal as well as your local Area Agency on the Aging at http://www.caring.com/local/area-agency-on-aging. If we can assist you with other resources please let us know. Thanks

My name is Emily, and I was married for 37 years to my husband, then I devoiced in 2002, he got very sick and had no family so the hospital send him from Philadelphia Pa. to me in Dallas Tx, now even through we were devioce we were always together, I came to Texas to be near my mom and he was in the hospital when they called our son and my son called me because he did not know what to do so I told them that of course I would take care of my husband, now he was in the hospital here in Tx for 8 months and I was with him every day until he passed away in 2010, we were both on S.S. now S.S. is still taking $10.00 out of my S.S. check because I had to use his S.S. check for his furnal, and he told me he was going to leave me as his benafisheary but the hospital said no because we got devoiced in 2010, now I am still trying to make ends meet because before I lived on both of our S.S. checks but now it is just my S.S. check and it is very very hard, I have already pawn every thing I could and I was just in the hospital for having two seizures, I need help, I pray some one can help me at lease collect my husbands S.S. check that I am to pose to be getting. Please, some one help me, my husband and I were married for 37 yr. and we have three sons and 6 grandchildren and I can't even buy anything for my grandchildren or my three sons and that really hurts. Please, some one tell me what I can do about this because I need help to live money wise. please I pray some one help me with this very big problem I have and I do not know what to do, I know that I am to pose to be getting his S.S. check just like he told me before he went into the hospital, he told me not to worry because if any were to happen he said I would be alright because he said that I was his benifishcery but the hospital did not do what he wanted them to do and I do not have the money for a lawyer so this is why I am crying for help, please. Thank you and God bless you. I pray some one can help me.

I have both medicaid and medicare but my Insurance refuse to pay for Adutl Day care for me they paid for 2 weeks and that was it bit my Primary Doctor and my Lung Doctor feel that going there would be a help also my visiting nurse but not Unite Health Care, before becoming Unite health they was called America choice and they was telling me that they do pay for daycare now they don't so do anybody know where I can get some help

I have a reverse mortgage nothing left in it and no one will refinance me because they said thereis nor enough credit limit in it. Also my wife is not on the loan they had aquick deed made for her and now they say that isn't any good she will have nowhere to live if I should pass away. Is ther anyway I could get a conventional loan with some equity?

I am a Korean vet that got injured while in Korea. I am 77 years and the v.a. hospital in Atlanta did surgery on my ankle. I went in walking and came out in a wheel chair after 5 operations. I am now about to loose my house which is under a VA loan. I have been working on getting disability upgraded because now my right leg is 2/4 to 1 in shorter than the left. This has been going since 2011. I am getting nothing but a run around from the Va people./ Can you help?

my wife has breast cancer are there anyways we could get help paying our bills?

I have not worked in over 13 years and has since become disabled. Can I still get disability?

If I have social security SSI Mass Health and Medicare And Medicare is there a way a I can get into subsidize living or housing for the elderly? Maybe Hud or something. I am 64 disabled but I can take care of myself. Can you help me?

I want to move to Calais Maine to be closer to my family, here I have noone but my aides who come in for 2 hrs each day except the weekend. Is there any way I can get help moving it is so expensive and to find out if they have any assisted living housing I might get on a list for. Thanks

Are there any programs out there to help me to move out of my mothers house, you see she is believe is in a mental decline, Weeks ago she threw all of her stuff out of her room, including pictures that couldnt be replaced,she as well let these dogs she took in destroy the home, I would have to clean several times aday, only to have her throw food and cat litter all over the place, She also let the dogs in her room, they pee /poop all over thing s, in her bed , she goes in these trance like states, where she was like not there, meand my brother try to bring her out, but as time went on it didn't work, we managed to get her in a hospital, but they only Kept her ten days, said unless she proved to be adanger to herself, Us, or them, or the community, they could do no more, I have tried To care for her, but I am visually impared, and I have type 2diabetes And I am also learning challeged, i dont have the health to care for her and myself, I love my mom, but idont have the skills to cope, My Aunt who dealt with this in her family,said this with her get worse, can anyone help us , to find a place for her, helpme to find a Place for meand my brother tooo, he is disabled too, any info or numbers you can provide, (we live south eastern kentucky (letcher county)THANK YOU!!!!

i am currently unemployed and i have legal custody of 2 grandchildren and also am the soul caregiver for my mother who has alzheimers. My mother is not low income, but she doesn't make enought for all our bills and to pay me. how can i get financial help? i also do not have medical insurance and can't afford the high premiums.

You know, I have been disabled for 20 years. My SS disability check is so small I could not support myself. I lived in my mom's home and she paid my bills, supplied me with an auto, and paid my medical. ect. She became ill with dementia, had to go into a nursing home. My sister took no waste in time in kicking me out of the home and into the street. She also told me I was responsible for my mom's care. I couldn't even afford the gas money to get to her. She died 2 years ago. All this time she had been collecting SS. My sister succeeded in hiring an attorney and securing every dime of my mom's estate. I am in my late 50's. Do you think I am entitled to some of my mom's SS check? I had an attorney too, but he just stole whatever I had coming to me. and kept if for himself. He was spose to be an upstanding guy. I have no comment at this time. I'll just get upset again and it's not good for me. Any answers anyone?

thank you for your research info....wb

I'm sorry but come on...just because someone types in capitals, it isnt yelling unless what they say is an angry comment. It also isnt rude or inconsiderate. That's just plain silly and I cant believe anyone would be this ridiculous as to make such remarks to a person who types in caps. I dont use caps for that reason but honestly I would prefer to type in caps just so I dont have to capitilize the beginning of sentences or names. How about not being so picky and critical to those who type differently than you. It isnt rude, it's just their choice. I dont hear any yelling, my head doesnt hurt nor do my ears. The windows arent rattling. Nope, no one yelled.

great article

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DesertGal, do your research.

Yo GenieG, it is never valid to yell. That is very impollite and downright rude.

I knew about some of these but not all of them all though I do not qualify for all of them they are important to know and I can pass them on to others.

For all of you internet etiquette rules experts. There can be valid reasons for posting with caps. Please refrain from critical comments.

The entire thing. I decided to start a 'sandwich generation' blog for therapeutic reasons as well as looking for info/advice. I did not know some of the govenment benefits - thank you. Feel free to look at my site: http://www.1lifetime2care4.blogspot.com/

the information on diabeters and getting special shoes because i know several people who might qualify for this. Also the low cost maintenance help.

I wish I could "like" DesertGal's comment!! Too true; BTW, y'all, it's impolite and downright rude to type in all caps on any post or e-mail on the Internet. Oh, and to the person who tried to dispel #2 by saying they couldn't get free shoes because they had peripheral neuropathy but no diabetes -- that's the whole point of the free shoes, is that if you've got diabetes said neuropathy (which is a side effect of the diabetes) is actually supposed to be *dangerous*. If you can't feel your feet that well, you won't be able to feel when you've injured it, and because injuries heal much slower if you're diabetic, that could lead to dangerous infections or even amputation (as per what happened to my mom). So diabetics actually *need* special shoes so they won't be in any danger of this happening. If you've just got neuropathy, you can live with regular shoes with orthotic inserts. And as far as this article's concerned, the only one I found to be of any use AND something I never knew of before was the final one, about free or discounted lawn/home maintenance. Since it's already spring where I live (in terms of weather), it's already time to start planning out lawn maintenance, and it would be nice to not have to pay as much for that as I'm paying right now so we can have more of a money cushion in my/our household. I'm going to use that information as soon as I can!

Why are some of these people when they leave comments yelling? This is so inconsiderate. Please do not yell.

There is no such thing as a free ride. I used to have this on my insurance plan but they discontinued it about 10 years ago. I have had to go in for outpatient surgery and you are not permitted to drive afterwards due to the drugs. All a person can do is use cab service to and from and that gets pretty costly when you have to travel 10-25 miles to the surgical center.

This has been VERY helpful to me. I now understand about benefits for seniors and veterans. Thanks for the artical.

Regarding #2. the problem is even if a doctor prescribes Orthotics for your feet, Medicare refuses to pay unless you have diabietes, and (at least my insurance company UHC, says their rules are the same as Medicare.) I was having foot pain for months, eventually I was diagnosed to have peripheral nueropatjy (usually caused by diabetes but not in my case). So no diabetes, no Medicare coverage.

The disabled person is not a veteran and has no dependents. Additionally, the local senior services are minimal at best.

I have read this article before. Reading it again today provided an opportunity to refresh information applicable to Social Security recipients. I would like to have seen expanded Alzheimer's patient and caregiver benefits. Unfortunately, the paragraph devoted to Alzheimer's treatment and another segment covering caregiver income is all there is. Thank you website administrators for continuing to inform us. I am reminded to continue learning about the disease and the projected future for ALZ patients. I am now reminded daily that many caregivers hasten their own death by ignoring stress-related body signals.

ONCE AGAIN THANK YOU FOR ALL OF THE INFORMATION. WILL HELP ME TREMENDOUSLY!!!!!!!!!!

THE ARTICLE ANSWERED MANY QUESTIONS FOR ME

in australia ,wenh it becomes a mony problem ,the insurance companies, are dumping you so fast, in 1985 could hartly breath eny more 9 day in exstensive care 1 month in a ward ,the doctor told me you have astbestoses ,and they put me on a pension, it is a working problem i have been working with astbetos in mine engeneering trades, on ships, and cold rooms, holding 3 trades certificates, fitter, refrezeraration, steamdo i have a working composation claim or not bernardes

thanks everyone for the information given,it has helped me with many questions ,that i needed answers too. I will continue to stay connected to this site,valuable information.

I was the wife and primary caregiver for my husband he passed away in October. I was quite surprised when I found out that there was no help. I am under 55 so do not qualify for his social security yet although they did tell me that the age was 60 not 62. So the day he died any income I had stopped this was a shock. His illness had eaten up any saving we had so when I say I was left with nothing I mean it because we needed for him to be on Medicaid to be able to get his meds some of which we very expensive there wasn't even any unemployment. Don't feel to bad for me though I am now back in school and will soon have an income again. I am hope to find a way to make sure that no one else has to fall off this cliff. When I am able to figure it all out I will post it. I need to talk to a few people before that can happen. All of you take care and never forget that caregiving is one of the hardest but also one of the most rewarding things that you can do in life. What ever the one you love is going through it makes it easier to fight because a loving person is on their side. Blessings to all.

will look into this as the time come.

please help me i need money for eight years of torture they both have beeen under my care and ive made noyhing emergency back money as im to striving for im disabled

my name is lisa westman im a 45 year old disabled abused woman of a husband thats in a nurcing home as ive cared for him in and out of prison for aqlcohol abuse and take care of a godfather as a livin for eight years i havent made a dime there both abusive and i need help as it has disabled me rather crippled me i cant servive i need hep as im being seriously abused

Those are two programs that I have known about. My husband has diabetic shoes and he is still living so SS doesn't count. Where are the other 5 programs?

I AM DISABLED, MOM & ME OWNED OUR HOME. HER SOCIAL SECURITY CHECK PAID THE MORTGAGE....MY SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY CHECK, PAID FOR ALL THE OTHER HOUSEHOLD AND MEDICAL EXPENSES. I AM TAKING CARE OF THE FINANCES NOW, DUE TO HER ILLNESS. CAN I GET A PORTION OF HER SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS, IF SHE HAD TO GO INTO A NURSING HOME OR, IF SHE SHOULD PASS? THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMENTS.

Medicare Advantage program

Medicaid covered for Alzheimer's treatment. I'll need to look for hidden hooks, ie if only caregiver is patient's 77 year-old spouse. Also, I live in Florida and even tho Area Agency is federally funded I fear there are also hidden requirements to qualify, i.e. if 77 year old caregiver spouse does all of the driving to another city thru very heavy traffic not only for her own dr. appointments (cancer in remission and hypertension) but to his medical appointments....and also manages and performs with great stress all of the services listed as available thru the local office of Area Agency which I fear has numerous requirements based on criterion not mentioned in this article. Nonethless, you have given me pause to re-think which benefits he qualifies for regardless of the fact his spouse carries the whole load. Thank you, author!

When my mother filled out her RETIREMENT FORM, she didn't know that she could have listed me & my sister to get her BENIFITS for up to 120 weeks/months, should she passed. We contacted the company, and was told that she did not fill out the FORM CORRECTLY, and furthermore, she has out lived that BENEFITS....I'm disabled and we both owned our home. I am her main Caregiver, but I do not get compensated for that. Who would pay me? Medicare sent both of us letters, informing us to take it to our pharmacy, for additional help in paying for our meds. I was successful, but the company that my mother worked, told us if she took that EXTRA HELP, they will cut her off of their benefits...That isn't fair, she's taking 12 prescribed meds at $30.00 to $40.00 each. We are out of the little savings that we both had. We had done alot of home repairs, and I had to purchased a car, because my mom has alz/dementria, and cannot drive over two years . I am now making car payments and car insurance from my SSA disability check. Thank you for providing this SITE..I am hoping that we will get some kind of assistance.

HELP WITH HOUSEHOLD CHORES.....Mother has Dementria, 77 years old...I am 58 and is disabled. We need help in lifting a matress for my mother, that is in the garage. We NEED SOME MAINTENANCE WORK DONE. WE ARE LOSING ALOT OF HOME HEATING OIL, THAT WE HAD PLACED ON MY CREDIT CARD...ALOT OF DRAFT IS COMING THROUGH THE SLIDING DOOR, A THE BACK OF THE HOUSE. I WAS TOLD IN 2011, THAT MY BEDROOM NEED NEW WINDOWS. THERE ARE ALOT OF DRAFT COMING THROUGH THE DINING-ROOM AND FAMILY ROOM WINDOWS. WE HAVE BEEN APPLYING TO (CRT) AND OUR TOWN SENIOR SOCIAL AGENCY....WE WERE DECLINED, DUE TO OVER INCOME......MY MOTHER IS TAKING (12) MEDS NOT COUNTING ADVAIRE AND (2) OTHER INHALERS FOR HER ASHAMA.....I am taking (3) medications. MEDICARE PAID 80% OF OUR BILLS, BUT WE HAD TO PAY THE BALANCE. WE ALSO HAD TO PAY THE AGENCY, WHO HAS HER CASE, EVERY MONTH. BOTH OF OUR NAMES IS ON THE DEED FOR OUR HOME....WE WERE TOLD THAT IS THE REASON WHY WE ARE NOT QUALIFIED FOR ANY ASSISTANCE..NO HOME HEATING OIL, OR FOOD STAMPS. WHENEVER I PAID FOR THE OIL FROM MY SSD# CHECK, I CANNOT DO MUCH FOOD SHOPPING. DUE TO I HAVE TO PAY ALL THE OTHER MONTHLY BILLS FOR THE HOUSE. MY MOTHER'S SOCIAL SECURITY CHECK PAID FOR OUR MORTGAGE. WE ARE DIRE NEED OF SOME MONETARY ASSISTANT. IN THE SUMMER, WE PAID SOMEONE TO TAKE CARE OF THE YARD WORK, AND ALSO YEAR END YARD CLEANING. WE ARE REALLY IN NEED OF GETTING OUR HOME WINTERIZED. WE WERE DECLINED ASSISTANCE FOR THAT SERVICE THIS YEAR AGAIN (2013). WE HAD THREE BLANKETS AND A PIECE OF CARPET AT THE SLIDING DOOR, TO KEEP THE DRAFT OUT. I TRIED SEALING IT UP WITH TAPE, BUY DUE TO MY DIS-LOCATED SHOULDER, I HAVE NOT DONE A GOOD JOB....PLEASE HELP!!! HELP!!!. PS: MY MOTHER IS IN NEED OF PHYSICAL THERAPY, SHE HAD HURT HER BACK ON HER JOB SEVERAL YEARS AGO. NOW, THE PAIN IS TOO MUCH FOR HER TO STAND OR WALK MORE THAN 15 MINUTES !!!!

Every one of these ideas is helpful for me or a member of my family: My brother is a veteran, my mother-in-law is a veteran's widow,I have been disabled for more than twenty years and both my husband I are over 60. I could have been using some of these benefits much sooner if I had known about them. I'm telling everyone I know about your website. Thanks so much for the service you provide at caring.com.

the shoe information...thank you

Am looking for present day help. Need to know if doctor analysis is rquired

Check laws before you move you can't get some og these services in some areas and some states charge when they are available. Insurance companies try ti warehouse people in nursing homes when they still have much to offer. Disabled prople can offer many services but it seems insurance companies prefer to warehouse rather than treat and allow prople return to work. I think my insurance company owns or has an agreement with nursing homes whibh seems like a conflict of interest. Where is the government and why are they not helping the disabled ir enforcibg ADA laws? Please do not publish maybes and give false or half information. It can cause more problems. The disabled have a hard enough time finding a doctor's office they can be treated in or even enter and insurance does not pay or authorise x-rays and ultra-sound in hospitals and I can't jump on the table. I would be transfering now but my insurance refuses physical therapy and suggests a nursing home. No lawyers wwant the case. BE careful. Think positive and heal on your own.

Social Security told me that even though I am disabled and on disability I can not receive my husband's social security or any portion of it until I am 62 years of age. I can noy receive any home care in Nevada until I sign over my home to the state, Nevada gives nothing be careful when requesting services and do not sign papers without an attorney. There are more errors and places that require more information.

I am a 53 year old amputee, I get ssa and my husband passe 7 years ago so i get his ssi but they cut most of my ssa, had a bypass and went thru chemo and am on blood thinners, This caused all my teeth to break. I need oral surgery and dentures but with the cuts it is not covered. What do I do? Also because of my age I am told I don't qualify for most home help???

This is very interesting but what benefits are available in Australia that we are probably unaware of?

Help!!!!!! I cannot seem to get any answer to my questions!!!! Bobbie Sena

I am in need of these shoes and have been trying to figure out how to get them..thank you very much.

did'nt kow about the shoes for diabetes.

Caring.com, you're the greatest! This article is particularly interesting and useful to me in obtaining helpful services, as I am disabled -- and care for my 33-year-old challenged daughter. Thank you for providing such useful, invaluable information!

Please correct the age of a surviving spouse being able to collect their deceased spouse's Social Security benefits. It is 60, not 62, as long as they have not remarried. If they are disabled, then that is correct at age 50.

i buried my wife of 17yrs 2yrs ago iburied her cousin who i cared for for 9yrs who was deformed mentaly am i intited to any benfits as i only draw $608 amonth im about to become homeless after 15yrs in my apt greg sheley

Is there a program that will pay a family member to take care of another family member at home?

I live in va. And I was taking care of my elderly sister..and I became sick for a while and had to place her in a home while I recovered..now that im doing ik..im thinking about bringing her home..how can I get more help taking care of her....?.....she was only getting 4 hours of help at the time...since she has gotten worse...could I get more help taking care of her...

I was not aware of the veterans benefits for home and yard maintenance.

A retired veteran gets a retirement check and if disabled, it's divided into a portion for the disabilities and retirement pay. i have 2 questions, if the veteran dies; besides the Spousal Benefits Plan, is the spouse also eligible for social security pay after age 60 and how does one go about applying for it? I have searched the internet and come up completely empty. Please help, for all of us in the same boat.

VA's Aid-In-Attendance benefit. The management at Visiting Angels in Lawrenceville, NJ made me aware of this program. My father, a veteran, is deceased and I had a heck of a time obtaining a copy of his DD-214. He received a full military funeral having only his wallet discharge card, yet the VA refused to grant the Aid-In-Attendance benefit for my mother due to the inability of the National Personnel Records Center to find his DD-214. It was allegedly lost in a fire at their archives. Has anyone else had this kind of difficulty?

Hi I have run into a problem and do not believe I am the only one. The person I was caring for was my husband. He was very ill with a number of illnesses that the doctors never did figure out what the trigger was. So the treated the symptoms some of the medications where so expensive and even with medicare part D and a insurance supplement we could not afford his medications. When I was working we made just enough that he did not qualify for additional help of any kind so for a while we just went without. He got sicker as time went by. When the crash happened and I lost my job and we lost our home OK we weathered that storm and landed on our feet but as he became sicker one of the thing that developed was high ammonia levels and confusion he was tested and we were told at the time that his liver was normal so the started testing genes these were not the cause either. So the went with mitochondria that was inconclusive to. Well anyway after loosing my job he became eligible for medicaid and we could get him the medications he needed. So I became his full time care giver I loved it,it as I got to spend a lot of time with him make sure he was taking he medication right etc. he was also diabetic at the end so his diet became quite complicated. Now last month he passed away and because I was caring for him I lost my job the same day. The way this state pays for care giving is for the person who need the care to be the employer of the one giving care. The care for most is considered to be part time and so nothing is payed into unemployment. Now it is not bad enough that I lost my husband whom I loved very much and my job. I do can not get unemployment and because I am under 60 and we have no children under 18 no survivors benefits either this has left me with problem I do not know how to deal with and I am wondering if there is any help out their. I am working on going back to school and looking for work but that takes time that I do not have. Thank you for letting me vent if any of you have and idea I would sure appreciate it.

Information on home and yard maintenance.

I AM CAREGIVER FOR MY FATHER FOR MANY YEARS SINCE MY MOM PAST IN 2003, I WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD ABLE GET PAID FOR STAYING AND TAKING CARE OF HIM HE IS NOW 82 YRS OLD WITH Alzheimer's, IM NOW NOT ABLE TO WORK. PLEASE HELP

Thanks for the information

thanks so much for the info about the shoes my mama needs them when she gets uot of the hospital she had a stroke 8-24 12 but with gods help i will get my mama back god bless everyone

Hi everyone, Thanks for sharing your comments, stories and tips for others. For referral to offline support resources in your community, please contact your local Area Agency on Aging: http://www.caring.com/local/area-agency-on-aging A geriatric care manager may also be of assistance to you: http://www.caring.com/local/geriatric-care-managers Or a government health insurance counselor: http://www.caring.com/local/government-health-insurance-counselors You'll also find volunteer experts who answer questions in the Ask & Answer area on Caring.com: http://www.caring.com/ask For stress and caregiver burnout, Caring.com has information and suggested strategies for coping here: http://www.caring.com/caregiver-stress I hope these suggestions are helpful to you.

Im tired. Moms in Hospital 3 times this month for being violent . they cant find me a respite to take her for 2 weeks. They want me to put her in long term care when i agreed they now say some law changed and if shes able to go to bathroom alone she cant qualify. I have 8 disibilities im 56 Mom is 74. she has depression greif and bad anger problem .I Promised myself I would not let her go to Nursing home because the last one overmedicated her and gave her a black eye. I got CBDG block grant from MDHA housing authority and now they have exposed us to toxins workin on hous. Project started may 24 2012 and they have got ex criminals workin for them who threeaten me when I complained this project for 20000. for home improvement has turned into a nightmare and caused Moms routine to be off I complain and complain. They dont care. Im losing Mom over it . What rights do I have . Im starting to feel insane , lonely depressed worried about losing Moms trust in me. God I Miss my Momma . She was my friend. I cant reach her anymore and this project is a joke.Please help me .

did not know aIwas elgible for help with outside upkeep, mowing grass trimming shurybbery my husband has dementia all yard work has fallen on me and I am 72yo

My doctor gave me a prescription for a chair lift. I have Copd and can not go down to the basement to do my laundry. Where can i get help? I live on SS

All (9) of the Govnm't Benefit I didn't know a person may qualify for :-). Thank You, Caring.com.

I need help with food. And. Paying bills please let me knw how to get. Help 5024082830. Breast cancer

Hi anonymous, You'll find assisted living information (including local providers) in this area of Caring.com: http://www.caring.com/local/assisted-living-facilities That page includes several articles about how to pay for this type of housing. If you have any additional questions or needs with your Caring.com account, please get in touch with our team via the blue Feedback tab (right edge of page), the Contact Us link at the bottom of Caring.com pages, or via moderators AT caring.com. Thanks!

I was looking for Asissted Living and the link led to this page, which has absolutely nothing to do with paying for supported housing.

Learning there was added help such as physical and occupational help for Alzheimer's patients that are Medicare certified. Thank you.

Several of the topics covered! Especially Social Security!

I didn't know I could have custom made shoes. I was given 3 pairs of size 11 shoes at the Podiatrist, which made me trip and fall repeatedly. The only shoes they got were Dr. Comfort, which were not built for my shape of feet. I normally measure a 7-7 1/2 but actually have to purchase expensive size 9 shoes. I have "square feet" toes. All the same length, with the "2nd" toes longer than the Big toes. Also, my Big toe nails curve up. This is all hereditary. Ugh!

Have an adult son with schizophrenia like to talk with someone with same experience

Thanks for the info on SS. If you were married for over 15 years and your ex was a vet. during the Viet Nam war, can you get his SS if he hasn't retired yet but you have and are receiving SS benefits?

Great article! Thank you.

I was unaware I could get help with household chores, or my husband could get therapy aimed at his Lewy Body dementia.

Hi Queenie 2, You'll find information about getting paid to take care of a loved one here: http://www.caring.com/articles/payment-for-family-caregiver If you have any more caregiving questions, please visit Ask & Answer: http://www.caring.com/ask Thanks!

I WAS A CAREGIVER FOR ALMOST TEN YEARS BEFORE I RETIRED AT THE AGE OF 81. AFTER RETIRING I MOVED IN WITH MY BEST FRIEND AND COMPANION. HE IS NOW 90 YEARS OLD AND NEEDS HELP AROUND THE CLOCK. I AM TAKING CARE OF HIM 24/7. HOW CAN I GET PAID FOR TAKING CARE OF HIM?

The VA benefits, my husband was 100% VA disabled, everything in the articles and tips was benefical, I am going to contact the VA and see what benefits I am entitled to, also the Social Security was very informative. Thanks for everything.

This is sound imformation that you can use! Thanks! Good looking out.

The free transportation and help with chores around the house.

nothing is free.

I would never choose a Medicare HMO. HMO's make money by NOT providing you healthcare. Fee for service insurers make money for the services they provide. HMO's deny care if it costs too much and affects their profits.

The age for widows to collect is 60, not 62.

The VA has not been the Veterans Administration since 1989. It is the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The information on SS was especially helpful as I recently became a widow and knew very little of what to do and what I'm entitled to.

Thanks, we didn't know about the shoes for diabetics!

I'm a victim of fraud and lost my life savings. I'm disabled and my mobile home had severe damages from 20 years of storms. we signed a contract with a licensed contractor to construct and build a sf house on our property. they had a clean license with dbpr. they started very soon and asked for 5% upfront and we compled. they statred with out a permit and violated many times until they were issued a stop work order. we noticed that they seemed to be trying to do all of the work without subcontractors and many problems exist. we called the state dbpr and filed a complaint. they had abandoned our new house job and contract. we were left with a incomplete partcial house with many severe problems.dbpr processed my complaint taking 2 years.we got the finale ordersas following" revoked license,repay finesand fees to the state also resitution to us the homeowner for 50k charged with eight counts of fraud. they continued to sam and fraud many other consumers. we had a huge loss and have suffered in many ways.I've tried to get last option homeowners construction recovery funds for a total of almost 3 years. we can't finish our house and soon be poverty and lose all we have worked for in 50 years. shame on the state to watch us suffer and lose our house job and never have the house that we planned for and dreamed with so many changes to pas inspections they even lacked the knowledge to read floor plans and no body seems to care. times are bad but can't we still help and care.

There were a few services that I didn't know about. Thank you for the information.

i would like to say that this is a good thing that there are doing something good for the feet.because you can't find everything in the stores any more.so again thank you for this.

It's the Department of Veterans Affairs...not Administration.

just all the imformation

I work with senior citizens. I will definitely pass this invaluable information to them and others.

everything was helpful in the 9 government benefits you might be missing out on. didnt no any of this information what a great job for posting this information online amen.

The articles you have provided are outstanding. Thank you for providing answers to some of my questions. My main stumbling block question is where I go for more information regarding certain articles? Such as 100% disabled Amerocan Vet without war injuries? Thank you

1) The item for assistance around the home place. 2) The shoes for Diabetics.

thanks

Actually, from my experience, you can only get one free credit report from one of the different credit reporting agencies a year. When I tried to receive more than one in one year, I was not allowed to. Maybe things have changed since I tried it a couple years ago though?

knowledge is power!

The information offered regarding social security was very helpful. Thank you so much.

Wonderful, Helpfull Article. I shared it with my sister and my Step-Mom. I'll even be able to use a couple of Tips myself since I'm over 60! Thx So Much!

Info on free credit check, social security benefits, and benefits for vets.

I have epilepsy, spinal arthritis, and severe nerve damage in my lower back from beatings I suffered as a teen. Now I'm 49 and on permanent disability after working since then. I can walk, but it is painful, slow, and laborious. I can't ride in a vehicle without means to secure myself because my balance and equilibrium are impaired.I contacted Paratransit/Connect as well as Septa (I live in Philly PA) about rides to dr appts, and was told because I CAN walk, I do not qualify. All they will do is send a kneeling bus on my public bus route if I let them know 3 weeks in advance when I will be using it. This is not helpful!

The help with household chores that may be available through my local Area Agency on Aging.

WE APPLIED FOR BENEFITS ON OUR SONS FUNERAL THEY REFUSE HIM ANY BENEFITS BECAUSE HE WAS UNABLE TO STAY IN THE SERVICE VERY LONG. WE LATER DISCOVER HE HAD MUSCULAR DYSTROPY. HE WAS UNABLE TO FINISH BASIC TRAINING. THIS WAS NOT DUE TO HIM NOT WANTING TO SERVE IT WAS SOMETHING HE COULD NOT CONTROL. I DO BELIEVE THEY SHOULD NOT HAVE DENIED HIM BENEFITS BECAUSE OF HIM NOT BEING ABLE TO CONTINUE HIS DUTY. HE DIED 2/1/2011 BECAUSE OF THE DISEASE.

GREAT JOB GUYS : Awesome Site KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!

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awesome site

It's very helpful especially about help moving furniture and heavy object.

Some of these services I did not know exisisted. Some very useful information, I have a sister with diabetes who may find this information very helpful.

Great information! Learned about services I could use.

Thank you for an abundance of information and the links that you provided.

Veterans information in particular was good.

Anything that can assist families trying to deal with some of the topic matter is extremely helpful...thank you.

we are needing assistance on our Mothers head stone, my Father was a veteran, can you provide us with any programs

Benefit for saving money at your local drugstore found at www.SuperRxcard.com .Really can save some money if you are in the Medicare donut hole or have no prescription covergage for your specific medicines.

My husband fits this criteria and last year had a custom made pair of shoes. Medicare cover only PART of the cost because his prescription was "complicated" and the cost was more than Medicare allowed. We also have supplemental insurance but if Medicare doesn't pay they don't pay either so I had to pay $350 of pocket for the shoes. He is waiting for another pair (for this year--1 pair per year) to be made. They should be ready in the next two weeks. I know that I will have to pay out of pocket again this time for his shoes but at least Medicare pays for a good percentage of the cost.