Stories Of Struggle

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  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 February 3, 2012
• 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, NV January 28, 2012
• I lost over half my retirement savings during this recession. Barbara Las Vegas, NV October 13, 2011
• My mother must continue to work and my mother in law lives in my home. Cathy Henderson, NV October 12, 2011
• i had to go on early social security or be totally homeless as it is the ss benefits dont come close to supporting me. Yes, i want to work but i am to old though no one says so, its so obvious. cant support myself, they wont let me. jobs programs for the elderly, i dont mean the aarp ,their program as now is to often frozen. karl reno, NV October 10, 2011