Meet Bettye, Maria, and Andre. Like 13 million older adults, they worked hard all their lives only to find themselves one step away from poverty. To make ends meet, they depend on services funded through the Older Americans Act—like meals, job training, and senior centers. That's why we’re asking Congress to protect and strengthen the OAA. Ask your lawmakers to show their support!
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I was laid off over 5 years ago and am struggling without much hope to survive. I have severe cases of stress and anxiety all because of money issues. Food, clothing, automobile all are questionable. I have a very old 1994 car with over 218.000 miles on it and should it decide to give out, I will not have any transportation. I live alone. I at this time am supposed to have a follow up mammogram. It was supposed to have been done in January. I cannot get to the place where I could get the follow-up mammogram or whatever they need to do to determine whether or not I have breast cancer. I also need other areas checked too to ensure that I do not have cancer. What am I supposed to do? Medicare part D does so little to help with medical expenses for the elderly--including me. We need more help. What is wrong with you people always wanting to take away from the elderly and give to the extremely rich???? WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU???
Kay Eden Prairie, MNMy mother had $1,000,000 stolen by her caregiver using a signature stamp within weeks. SB 586 was a bill that was authored by Senator Fran Pavley after I brought this story to her attention. I testified at every committe and made it through all of them only to have Governor Brown of California veto it due to pressure from the banking industry. I have tried to get banks to offer special savings to help protect seniors so that they can place a cap on their account but the banks don't want any type of regulations imposed so Helen Wofford who will be released from prison next month will go right back out and do this again. I have am writing a book on my story and hope to get it published to help others. NBC and CBS News did segments on this story and people don't realize how easy it is to steal a fortune with a $19.99 stamp.
Liz Woodland hills, CAI am 63 years old. Since November 2010 I don't have job. Actually I am collecting unemployment beneficts, but it isn't enough for pay rent, energy, gas and all my bills. I live alone. I could find this web site and I hope that I will can help and orientation to my life.
juan Tampa, FLThe Elderly is suffering beyond understanding. We need to support our Elderly more effectively.I know our State of PA does not have any Grandparents rights, keeping many Grandparents them from being able to see their Grandchildren,for reasons beyond their control. Elder Abuse and Elder Financial Abuse is a big business, as this issue has touched our father an honorable man who served in the US AirForce defending this country for 25 years. When he was in his Elder years our country has turned their backs on him, while the Judicial System watch as a Bogus Exeuctor disapated everything he worked for in his life time. His estate sold at an Auction, including Christmas &, Birthday Presents devastating the family of the Elderly Parent. Dishonesty, lies and forgery of his Will disapted my honorable father, the rights for his family to maintain his legacy,and the heirlooms of his U S AirForce serving this country. Elder Abuse Laws did not help our father, at any level. His neglect was reported, his family asking for help, was unsucessful, to get him the help needed to Stop the Elderly Financial Abuse and physical neglect Please Stop Elderly Financial Abuse or Neglect loopholes in the laws to stop this crime from being a Big Business any longer..
Nancy Sinking Spring, PA
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