Free Money and Services for Seniors and Their Families - by Laurie Blum (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

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

From the Back Cover

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

Millions of dollars of services are available to help seniors and their caregivers get the top quality care they need for free or at a minimal cost. Many people with needs just like yours are already receiving free money and services for medical treatment, meals, long-term specialized care, and at-home assistance. But in order to get 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 the bureaucratic maze. She provides:

• Over 1,000 sources of free financial aid, complete with contact names, addresses, and phone and fax numbers
• Listings of hundreds of government, community, and private organizations that provide nonfinancial assistance
• Clear step-by-step instructions for assessing your needs, evaluating services, working with caregivers, and making legal arrangements
• Smart ways to choose at-home and alternative housing for self-sufficient seniors or those needing special care

About the Author

LAURIE BLUM is America's top free money expert and the author ofthirteen books on the subject, including her bestseller, Free Moneyfor Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs, also available from Wiley.As principal and cofounder of Blum & O'Hara, she has raisedfunds and created programs for many healthcare organizations, including The Alzheimer's Prevention Foundation, The Stehlin CancerInstitute, and The Neurosciences Institute. Ms. Blum lives in NewYork City.