Plenty of free resources and services can be found for the elderly to support and assist them. Here are some major areas where seniors can get free help:

1. Government Programs

• • Medicare: insurance for people aged at least 65 years and above

• • Medicaid: Health Insurance coverage for low-income seniors

• • Social Security: pension

• • SNAP (Food Stamps): groceries assistance

2. Community Services

• • Meals on Wheels: Meal delivery of low cost or free

• • Senior centers: Social programs, meals, and adult education

• • Local Area Agency on Aging: You can get information, as well as referrals, from different services

3. Health and Wellness

• • Health screenings are conducted locally through clinics and community events

• • Medicare wellness annual visits of our elderly

• • Flu shots and other immunizations

4. Legal Assistance

• • A free legal clinic for seniors

• • Pro bono services from local law firms

5. Transportation

• • Free or reduced-fare public transportation for elders

• • Volunteer driver programs

Seniors can reach out to their local Area Agency on Aging or senior center for more details with these programs and other free services offered by their community.