The COVID-19 pandemic is generating fear, confusion, and economic uncertainty in many older Americans, especially those living on a fixed income.
Fortunately, the National Council on Older Adults (NCOA), a trusted nonprofit organization that has helped older adults age with dignity and financial security for 70 years, offers valuable information about the coronavirus on its website, www.ncoa.org.
NCOA experts are regularly selecting and updating vital resources for older adults and their caregivers. You will find blogs, links, and videos on a wide variety of topics, such as:
If you or someone in your care needs meal delivery, the NCOA offers links to Meals on Wheels and Feeding America with local service search options based on your zip code. Feeding America and other food banks are adapting to the situation and have established guidelines for social distancing and smaller delivery points in the community. For those who qualify, there is a link to apply for the SNAP program, formerly known as "food stamps," which offers assistance in purchasing nutritious food.
Many older Americans, especially those living on a fixed income, are concerned that COVID-19 will affect their financial situation now and in the future. There are many federal, state, and local benefit programs to help older adults with financial difficulties, such as paying for utilities, drug costs, rent, and other expenses.
The NCOA companion website, www.BenefitsCheckUp.org, offers information on eligibility and how to apply for billions of dollars in benefits.
Also, while older Americans are advised to avoid nonessential travel, older adults will find critical transportation options to get to essential medical appointments or to pick up food and medicine. The NCOA provides a link to the Eldercare Locator to search for local transportation services and also provides information on the use of telemedicine visits, which are becoming easier and more common.
Those who are concerned about Medicare health care benefits from COVID-19 can use the NCOA links to state and government sites for the latest information.
Stress and isolation from the coronavirus pandemic affect everyone's emotions. While the NCOA urges older adults to adhere to the physical isolation guidelines to stay healthy, it also offers tips for older adults, caregivers, and family members to use technology to stay in touch with loved ones and friends and stay emotionally healthy.
Visit www.ncoa.org for necessary information for older adults about COVID-19 and other information on healthy aging. It is a valuable treasure trove of resources for older adults and their caregivers.
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Fortunately, the National Council on Older Adults (NCOA), a trusted nonprofit organization that has helped older adults age with dignity and financial security for 70 years, offers valuable information about the coronavirus on its website, www.ncoa.org.
NCOA experts are regularly selecting and updating vital resources for older adults and their caregivers. You will find blogs, links, and videos on a wide variety of topics, such as:
Foods
If you or someone in your care needs meal delivery, the NCOA offers links to Meals on Wheels and Feeding America with local service search options based on your zip code. Feeding America and other food banks are adapting to the situation and have established guidelines for social distancing and smaller delivery points in the community. For those who qualify, there is a link to apply for the SNAP program, formerly known as "food stamps," which offers assistance in purchasing nutritious food.
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Finance
Many older Americans, especially those living on a fixed income, are concerned that COVID-19 will affect their financial situation now and in the future. There are many federal, state, and local benefit programs to help older adults with financial difficulties, such as paying for utilities, drug costs, rent, and other expenses.
The NCOA companion website, www.BenefitsCheckUp.org, offers information on eligibility and how to apply for billions of dollars in benefits.
Also, while older Americans are advised to avoid nonessential travel, older adults will find critical transportation options to get to essential medical appointments or to pick up food and medicine. The NCOA provides a link to the Eldercare Locator to search for local transportation services and also provides information on the use of telemedicine visits, which are becoming easier and more common.
Those who are concerned about Medicare health care benefits from COVID-19 can use the NCOA links to state and government sites for the latest information.
Feelings
Stress and isolation from the coronavirus pandemic affect everyone's emotions. While the NCOA urges older adults to adhere to the physical isolation guidelines to stay healthy, it also offers tips for older adults, caregivers, and family members to use technology to stay in touch with loved ones and friends and stay emotionally healthy.
Visit www.ncoa.org for necessary information for older adults about COVID-19 and other information on healthy aging. It is a valuable treasure trove of resources for older adults and their caregivers.
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