I'm a senior living alone: How do I find help?

Posted by mogal1951 @mogal1951, Jul 18, 2018

I am a senior woman that lives alone. I fear getting more severely depressed and needing help in my home with meds and food. NO...I do not have ANYONE...been way too depressed for way too long for opportunity to meet people. Does anyone know an organization I can contact that can find help for me? ANY suggestions/ideas would be greatly appreciated. THANKS!

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deborahinmaine | @deborahinmaine | Jul 9 8:19am

In reply to @jbe2025 "You should stop a moment and think about all the beauty in this world" + (show)

If you’ve ever been depressed, alone and fearful you would know this isn’t helpful….shoulds rarely are.

thisismarilynb | @thisismarilynb | Jul 10 11:05am

If you want/need help you need to look for it. Is there a senior center in your community? If so, try it out. There are agencies out there to help. But they do not walk up your walkway and knock on the door. Get on Google or what search engine you use and start looking. If you really want help, you are going to have to do it yourself.

yesibeleive | @yesibeleive | Jul 10 7:14pm

Being a senior, like I am, I'm guessing you have Medicare or Medicaid. There should be a help line for info and they should be able to get you some help.
I have Major Depressive Disorder with anxiety. I live alone, but I do have children close by.
I don't know what state you are in, but please let me know if I can help

kdalda75 | @kndaustin71 | Jul 11 4:46pm

Ifyou could e-mail me the town and State that you live in I will Google and do some research for you to see if I can be of help. I know you must feel the desperation and depression that being alone can bring!

junkartist | @junkartist | Jul 14 3:59pm

Kdala is the best bet to connecting with seniors and programs for seniors. Senior centers are good ways to find friends, lunches, activities and even local trips. My experience is that some senior centers are I'm[portant to the community.

kkyoung4 | @kkyoung4 | Jul 15 12:56pm

In reply to @deborahinmaine "If you’ve ever been depressed, alone and fearful you would know this isn’t helpful….shoulds rarely are." + (show)

I have suffered from anxiety and depression since high school. I'm now 65 and it hasn't gone away. I still have to be treated. It's not like "oh, I'll just marvel at God's creations" He knows I have it and He said "it won't be easy, but I will never leave you or forsake you. I will walk with you" do you have insurance? I have to see a psychiatrist. Depression and anxiety are CHEMICAL. Call 211. It's a national hotline number. I don't know if that helps. I hope it can give you a starting place. Please let us know how things turn out.

trishwrite1 | @trishwrite1 | Jul 15 5:57pm

If you have United Way in your area they're a great resource. Check your library and any senior center in the county. Meals on wheels know all services available. Check out AARP online for statewide services.