Free Money and Services for Seniors and Their Families

Laurie Blum (Author)

9780471114895, Wiley

Paperback / softback, published 19 December 1995

352 pages
22.8 x 16.2 x 2.4 cm, 0.483 kg

OVER 1,000 SOURCES OF FREE DOLLARS AND ASSISTANCE FOR SENIORS

Millions of dollars of services are available to help seniors andtheir caregivers get the top quality care they need for free or ata minimal cost. Many people with needs just like yours are alreadyreceiving free money and services for medical treatment, meals,long-term specialized care, and at-home assistance. But in order toget these benefits, you have to locate and tap into the government,community, and private agencies that offer them.

Leading free money expert Laurie Blum shows you how to navigate thebureaucratic maze. She provides:
* Over 1,000 sources of free financial aid, complete with contactnames, addresses, and phone and fax numbers
* Listings of hundreds of government, community, and privateorganizations that provide nonfinancial assistance
* Clear step-by-step instructions for assessing your needs,evaluating services, working with caregivers, and making legalarrangements
* Smart ways to choose at-home and alternative housing forself-sufficient seniors or those needing special care

THE SERVICES AND PRODUCTS.

Services and Products Available for the Well at Home.

Community-Based Services.

Services Provided at Home for the Ill.

Alternative Housing Arrangements for Older People.

Nursing Homes.

Arranging and Checking Care from Afar.

THE SOURCES.

Associations and Organizations Directed Toward the Needs of OlderAmericans.

Private Foundation Funding.

Area Agencies on Aging.

Bibliography.

Index.

Subject Areas: Finance & accounting [KF]