The goal of this page is to offer helpful resources for seniors.
We hope that you enjoy it and that it saves you time and money in the process.
Table of Contents
Life Lessons From 100-Year-Olds
Three wonderful centenarians were asked to share their most valuable life lessons.
Please give it a view because we know it will move you!
Help With Medications For Seniors
Help For Seniors With Home Repairs
- The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
- Habitat for Humanity Critical Home Repair
- HUD.gov HOME REPAIR/MODIFICATION PROGRAMS FOR ELDERLY HOMEOWNERS
- Help with Home Repairs and Modifications
- Home Repair Assistance For The Elderly
Help For Senior’s Energy Bills
Help For Seniors With Rent
- The federal government subsidizes private housing for low income elderly persons.
- Elderly Rental Assistance Programs
- HUD.gov Rental Assistance
- Housing Resources for People with Disabilities
- Housing for Senior Citizens
- Housing Resources for Native Americans
Resources For Seniors Near Me
Helpful resources for seniors and their caregivers differ from state to state. Click on the link below to see what is available to you in your state.
Enter your ZIP code or city and state, to find senior resources near you that provide assistance for seniors and their caregivers.
- Eldercare Locator
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Eldercare Directory – Essential resources for senior citizens and their caregivers
Help For Seniors
This link Medicare.gov Senior websites will give you access to the following websites and services:
- Access America for Seniors
- Administration on Aging
- AARP
- Benefits Check Up (This is a free, helpful and easy-to-use website for American seniors to help them identify their eligibility for many public assistance programs.)
- Healthy Aging for Older Adults (This is a CDC website.)
- Medicare Interactive
- NIH SeniorHealth (An authority on many health issues.)
Office of Disability, Aging, and Long-Term Care Policy
Senior Travel Blogs
CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Travel Advice for Senior Citizens
CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Pack for a Healthy Trip
Over 50 and Overseas – Personal Health
Please visit our article on Flying With A Rollator that covers how to safely fly with a mobility device. It also provides links to where you can find mobility device rules and procedures of many of the major airlines.
These helpful articles should point you in the right direction with travel friendly mobility devices.
- Best Narrow Walkers for Seniors
- The Best Lightweight Walkers For The Elderly
- Lightest Mobility Scooter On The Market
Help For Seniors With Medicare
SHIP Interview Charles Reese, Medicare Counselor from SHIP TA Center on Vimeo.
Local Medicare Help – Trusted, unbiased, one-on-one counseling and assistance. (SHIP)
What does SHIP stand for?
It stands for “state health insurance assistance programs”.
SHIP can help with with things like:
- helping you to sort through coverage change considerations during Medicare’s (Open Enrollment) Annual Election Period
- SHIP can help in your search for programs that you may be eligible for that help with your out-of-pocket costs associated with Medicare.
- SHIPs can explain what Medicare does and does not cover and answer any questions that you may have.
- SHIPs can help you understand Medicare’s eligibility guidelines
- SHIPs can explain how Medicare pays and who pays first when there are other supplemental policies, Medicaid and other health insurance policies to consider.
- They can explain your rights that you have under Medicare.
Click here to find out more about SHIP or call 1-877-839-2675.
Help for seniors paying medical costs
Does Medicare / Medicaid cover walkers?
Tax Help For Seniors Near Me
The IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance For Those Who Qualify
- Those with incomes of $56,000 or less
- Persons with disabilities
- Taxpayers that are limited English-speaking
Tax-Aide Program From The AARP
Help For Seniors Moving
Senior Moving Services offers a complete range of moving services tailored to the individual moving needs of you or your loved one.
The National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM) is the leading membership organization for Senior Move Managers.
Help For Seniors With Pets
Pet Care Resources for Low-Income Seniors
Are you having trouble affording your pet?
Elderly Veterans
Housing Help for Older Veterans
VA medical center nearest you.
Services Provided by the Senior Veterans Service Alliance
Critical Home Repair Help for U.S. Veterans
Help For Seniors At Home
In-Home Services That Help Seniors Continue to Live at Home
Home Care Services for Seniors
Custom in-home care to help seniors live independently at home
Visiting Angels – aging in place home care
Seniors Helping Seniors in-home care services
Boomer Humor
Remember as they say: “Laughter is good medicine!”
Julie Gorges Sharing what made me giggle – Baby Boomer Humor
15 Examples of Cringeworthy “Boomer Humor”
“Don’t regret getting older.
It is a privilege denied to many.”
(An Irish Proverb)
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