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Food Resources

 What is the meals on wheels program?

*meals on wheels brings warm meals to your aging loved ones door. Meals are provided on a sliding scale payment schedule. Some senior pay nothing or may pay up to $3.00 per a meal or than can pay with their snap benefits. To see if your aging loved one qualifies visit (https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/)

Medical device

 Did you know your aging loved may qualify for a free/ discounted medical alert device?

*Medical alert systems through Medicaid, Medicare, or certain health insurance may qualify your aging loved one for a free device. To check call Medicaid, Medicare, or your health insurance to see if you qualify.

Dental Assistance

 Is your aging loved one disabled, or 65 years or older with dental problems?

Dental lifeline network is a nationwide program that could possibly help your aging loved ones situation. They offer free comprehensive dental care to people who qualify. Visit for more info and to apply (https://dentallifeline.org/)

Hearing assistance

Does your aging loved one seem to need hearing aids?

If your aging loved one receives benefits from Medicaid, Medicare, or Veterans affairs they may be eligible for free hearing aids. If not they may be eligible through the following programs call to find out or apply online.

*Miracle ear foundation (https://www.miracle-ear.com/miracle-ear-foundation)

*Hearing aid project (https://hearingaiddonations.org/contact/)

*Starkey hearing foundation (https://www.starkeyhearingfoundation.org/)

dementia/alzheimer tracker

 Does your aging loved one have dementia, Alzheimer’s, or memory loss? A tracker may be just the thing you need.

Project life saver offers free trackers to people who qualify. A tracker is just that, it helps track loved ones that may wonder off. Depending on where your aging loved one lives the trackers can be free or discounted. For more information visit (https://projectlifesaver.org/)

Utility assistance

Does your aging loved one need utility assistance?

Programs like LIHEAP can assist your aging loved one, if they qualify with their utilities bills.  For more information visit (https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/623)

Legal Advice

  Do you or your aging loved one need legal advice?

There is a service called legal aid. The services could be free to qualifying clients. They assist with legal counsel, healthcare advocacy and estate planning to name a few. These services include wills on wheels, AARP legal counsel for the elderly, and servicing our seniors. For more information about their services visit (https://lowincomerelief.com/legal-aid/)

Property tax

 Could your ageing loved one qualify for property tax exemption?

See if your aging loved one qualifies for property tax exemption for seniors. To see if their state offers this assistance visit

(https://lowincomerelief.com/property-tax-relief/)

State health insurance

 Why you should contact your aging loved ones state health insurance assistance program (SHIP)

If your not sure about insurance options for your aging loved one they can help. They are trained counselors who can explain your aging loved ones options regarding public or private health insurance. They also explain Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare advantage, supplement plans, state sponsored prescription assistance programs that your loved one can benefit from. (https://www.shiphelp.org/)

Pace program

Have you heard of a special program called (PACE) for the elderly?

This program is only available in a limited number of states. It integrates Medicare and Medicaid benefits, and provides medical, social, and long-term care services to the elderly that qualify. Call your states aging division to see if your state offers this program and for more details visit (https://www.cms.gov/medicare-medicaid-coordination/medicare-and-medicaid-coordination/medicare-medicaid-coordination-office/pace/pace)

Burial assistance

 Did you know if your aging loved one received low-income benefits, such as SSI, Medicaid, or Medicare at the time of their death or if their estate is insufficient to pay for final expenses you may qualify for a small amount of financial assistance for burial from the state?

For more information contact your states agency for aging division

( https://www.debt.org/family/help-with-funeral-costs/)

Ombudsman services

 Is your aging loved one having problems with their senior living facility?

Try ombudsman services they assist your aging loved and you in looking for a facility. They can also resolve problems at a facility they advocate for your aging loved one to receive quality care. This service is through the admiration on aging and be no charge to you if you qualify for this service. For more information visit (https://elderjustice.acl.gov/#gsc.tab=0)