Saturday 19 November 2011

A Senior Citizen Can Apply For Federal US Grants?

By Sabina Dippery


Parents are worth our love and devotion. They have passed through lots of trials and problems just to keep us well provided and give us everything we want. We see that they have given us the things necessary in life like food, clothing and shelter. They are an inspiration worth looking up to. They made our way of living a better one. They have encouraged us to give our best in school and supported us in special occasions and events.

With how fast-paced our culture today, being a senior citizen is quite difficult. That is why the government is giving grants to the older people. Aside from their pension which can benefit them with savings, the government is taking steps to increase government grant funds to home and community based support services. They have prioritized the elderly and here are the few programs that help our elderly parents:

Care giving - This includes the service in meals and shopping needs. Old people sometimes are too weak to buy their stuff so this assistance is giving them a good help. Also when it comes to house chores, they are the ones doing the tremendous work that our old people are too weak to handle.

Nutrition - This plays a vital role in the needs of our elderly when it comes to sustaining them a healthy lifestyle. The concern of this program is to give knowledge on certain diet that our old people can benefit. Also they are given opportunities to exercise to maintain energy.

Transportation - When it comes to vehicle assistance, the government provides a bus for the old people to have a free ride during special occasions and when they need to travel to have their errands and also with their medical visits to the hospital or clinic.

Other grants such as rental and food stamps are also provided to those whose retirement fund is not enough to support their needs. Indeed, our elders are important and must keep them healthy and well provided in all aspects in life. If it was not for them, we are not here in this world.




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