Seniors Helping Hand
This organization is under construction. The philosophy of this organization stems from my youth. I would be sure that I visit my grandparents weekly and during a snow storm be sure that they were shoveled out even if I had to walk through two feet of snow 3 miles to do it. Then years later, after my grandmother passed, my grandfather’s health started to fail and a nursing home was eminent. I researched the states services, got legal advice, and asset protection advice so that my grandfather’s assets were protected and he was put at ease that he would be able to help out his loved ones after he passes. I am developing an organization that will link multiple agencies to do the same for other seniors, hire volunteers to assist seniors in their daily needs and asset protection, as well as fundraising for all the above and lower income senior housing needs.
These are some of the important links to assist:
www.ppueblo.gsa.gov ----publications for Seniors 888-878-3256
www.eldercare.gov (Area agencies on Aging)
www.aarp.org AARP
HEALTH CARE SERVICES/INFO
www.ltcq.net (quotes in long term care planning)
www.ncoa.org (Medicare info- National Council on the Aging)
www.shiptalk.org (SHIP- State Health Insurance Programs)
www.kff.org (the Kaiser Family- Talking with Parents about Health Coverage)
LEGAL
www. naela.org National Association of Elder Law Attorneys
www.abanet.org (American Bar Association)
also-AARP has legal hotline for 30 minute free session
Legal Services for Elderly 800-677-1116
UTILITIES
www.ncat.org/liheap/sp.htm (low Income fuel assistance)
www.eere.energy.gov/weatherization
www.aceee.org (book on energy tips $13.95)
Also check the utility companies for special Senior rates
EYE CARE
www.lionsclubs.org (check with local Lions Club)
www.eyecareamerica.org (800-222-3937)
Vision USA 800-766-4466
TAXES
800-829-1040
HOUSING
www.hud.gov 800-569-4287 free housing counseling and grants for renovations due to disability
www.reversemortgage.org (reverse mortgage)
FUNERAL
Funeral Consumer Alliance
www.funerals.org. 800-765-0107
www.funeralservicesfoundation.org 800-662-7666
www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10024.html
OTHERS
www.aadmm.com (American Association of Daily Money Managers)
www.aifg.org (American Institute of Financial Gerontology)
www.theinspector-home.com/life (Home Maintenance)
www.kiplinger.com/organizer (Kiplinger's, Your Family Records Organizer)

