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Public Funded Senior Care Help
Americans are in a crisis when it comes to senior care costs. Senior living is expensive and it’s usually one of the most difficult decisions a family has to make. If you are unable to pay for assisted living, you may need to investigate government aid. Here are some tools to help families conduct their own senior care search using public funding. Public Funded Senior Care Help
- Eldercare.gov (www.eldercare.gov): This helpful website offers fact sheets, booklets and links to federal websites.
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (www.hud.gov/): Here you can find information on affordable housing for seniors and rental assistance, among other things.
- The National Council on Aging (www.ncoa.org): Provides a list of federal and state assistance programs.
- Administration on Aging (www.aoa.gov): The “Elders and Families” section of the AoA is particularly useful for accessing links to information regarding state and local services for older adults and their families; public and private benefits programs; Medicare; and long-term care planning
- Department of Veterans Affairs (www.va.gov): Veteran’s benefits provide those who have served their country (some benefits extend to their spouses as well) financial assistance during their retirement years. To learn if you are eligible, visit this website and review the information under “Veteran Services.”
- Disability.gov (www.disabilityinfo.gov): A comprehensive guide on disability programs and services, including Social Security benefits and affordable, accessible housing. The website provides links to more than 14,000 resources from federal, state and local government agencies; academic institutions; and nonprofit organizations.
