Figuring out budget prioritization and strategic financial approaches confuses a typical mortal person, yet the senior citizens are on it for a while now. Here’s a comprehensive list of 25 essential resources that can help with financial matters and assign guidance and support:

Government Programs

1. 1. Social Security Administration (SSA)

1. 1. Medicare

1. 1. Medicaid

1. 1. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

1. 1. Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Housing Assistance

6. 6. Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program

6. 6. Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

6. 6. Weatherization Assistance Program

Food and Nutrition

9. 9. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

9. 9. Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

9. 9. Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program

Healthcare and Prescription Assistance

12. 12. State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)

12. 12. Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Costs

12. 12. NeedyMeds

12. 12. GoodRx

Financial Counseling and Education

16. 16. National Council on Aging (NCOA) Economic Security Initiative

16. 16. AARP Foundation

16. 16. Money Management International

Legal Assistance

19. 19. Legal Services Corporation

19. 19. ElderCare.gov’s Legal Assistance search tool

Veterans Benefits

21. 21. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

21. 21. Veterans Pension Program

Tax Assistance

23. 23. Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Program

23. 23. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Local Resources

25. 25. Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)

Yet, the notion of distribution of social and financial need is hard to decide, when it will be followed by all the other concrete steps that we should take. It’s always best to contact these organizations directly or consult with a local senior center for the most up-to-date information and assistance in applying for these programs.