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 am a lung cancer survior.Elderly and on fixed income.No money for dentures,glasses and need a toilet fridge and air conditioner.I carry water to flush toilet Judith Sarasota Fla.
judith Sarasota, FL
I'll be 67 next month. That is just one step closer to being in a Nursing Home. I dread that and figure I will just go ahead and pass rather then be in a nursing home. I live with a friend and when she is mad she tells me that is where I am headed and she don't mean a nicer place. I gave up my house but with medical costs I just can't make it. Every year I have to pay several thousand dollars in co-pay, and that dang "donut hole" (isn't something sweet) it eats my purse dry. Oh, and some drugs my insurace won't cover. Medicine or food? I remember hearing about that when I was a youngin but now its me.
Sandra
Reno, NV
I am 60 years old and living on social security disability. The amount I receive per month is not enough to pay all the bills I have and then have enough for groceries and medicine. I live with family and doen't even pay rent, which I also couldn't afford. I found this web site with the hope that I can learn - is there any foudation or funds that are for seniors who need that amount extra to get through the month and pay rent. I need about $1,000 per month extra and have no idea how to find it. My disability does not allow me to work at any regular job. Thanks if anyone has a comment or information on what to do. I'm despairing of any answer.
Theresa Henderson, NVi am a 55yr. old, who is trying to relocate to the cincinnati,OH area so that i may further my education at the Ohio Art Institute. Today my un-employment insurance ran out, so i'm stuck, I'm in great health, with no real ailing problems, and i know that with a little assistance i can go back to school and in a couple be a valuable asset to the workforce of our country and be self-sufficient. I've been looking but can't seem to find immediate help, rents due in a week, utilities, and i don't know where to turn in the middle of the greatest country on earth. Got any suggestions folks, I'm open to them, school starts in april?
tommie muncie, IN
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