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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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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jul 20, 2018
In reply to @cognac "@mogal1951, I'd like to suggest you try your county's local government. Go on-line and start searching..." + (show)
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@mogal1951, I'd like to suggest you try your county's local government. Go on-line and start searching for things like "Senior Assistance", "Senior Services", etc. Also, try any (or all) of your local churches starting with the religion you were raised in whether you still practice or not. My mother could not have survived without the help of volunteers from a church group for meds, food, finding someone to donate their time to make small repairs, etc. They also coordinated with "Meals on Wheels". For myself, I called several taxi cab companies until I found one that gave a senior discount who after one of my surgeries walked with me through the grocery store and pharmacy. Take care. I truly wish you the best of luck. @cognac

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Yes, @parus, very true! Teresa

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jul 27, 2018

Hello @mogal1951

I was thinking about you and hope you are doing OK. Have you made any contacts with organizations that might offer you assistance?

Teresa

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