As winter approaches, many senior citizens turn their furnaces down quite low to avoid high heating bills. Although many do fine buy puting on a sweater, some just don’t adjust well to the cold. In case they aren’t aware, those offering senior assistance could looking into heating help programs for their elderly loved ones.
Here are some resources on the subject from around the Internet:
Triage: Where to find help for elderly parents
This professional can give you information about programs offering assistance with expenses associated with utilities, prescription drugs, heating bills, Medicare bills, home care assistance, food stamps, and affordable housing options. … North Shore Senior Center (847) 784-6000. In Chicago, call the Chicago Department of Aging at (312) 744-4550 as a first step. For those of you who use the Internet, click here and browse their Web site. Posted at 06:48:09 PM in Elderly …
What To Do If Unable to Afford Home Heating Bills | Frugal Dad
To those looking for ways to help, these organizations are always in need of financial assistance, blankets, coats, gloves, hats, etc. I recommend contacting one in your area to find out what they need most. Investigate energy assistance programs …. If you have wood heat and are elderly, try connecting with senior services. The trees that are cut from county right-of-ways, and the storm debris cleanups are available to the low-income elderly, at least in our area. …
My Disability Blog: Social Security Disability and Utility bills …
“If I get approved for social security disability, can I get help with my electricity bill or utility bills.”. Answer: the social security administration does not provide assistance for heating, cooling, or, in general, electricity bills. However, there is a federal program … However, there is something called the LIHEAP summer energy assistance program and this program provides assistance to households that include senior citizens and individuals with disabilities. …
Energy Savers: Six Places to Find Help with Your Energy Costs
Many utilities offer discounted or even free energy audits to help you determine the best improvements you can make to save money and energy in your home. Heating system maintenance. Some utilities or gas companies offer assistance with …
worklifebalance: Long Island Heating Assistance
Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs — 227-7386. RESIDENTIAL ENERGY AFFORDABILITY PARTNERSHIP (REAP) REAP is a program for Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) customers that can help limited income households better …
Staying cool (or warm) on a fixed income : Consumer Energy Alliance
Heating and cooling costs are highly variable, but to offer a sense of how much a price spike affects the average senior, AARP noted at the start of 2008 that a projected 37% increase in heating oil prices over the prior year would push heating … There are federal assistance programs such as the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program to help poor individuals and families cover costs. But the aid it provides is confined to people living at or near the poverty level, …
Senior Home Care Today: Andover and Marblehead Massachusetts: Fuel …
The following is a list of programs in Massachusetts designed to help pay for fuel, weatherize homes, and assist with heating system repairs. Please share information on these resources with your staff. • Massachusetts Fuel Assistance …
I’m sure you noticed that some of these were state programs. I’ve shared those as samples of what to look for in your own state.
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What great info! Thanks for such an excellent resource to share with our beloved elders.