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FINANCE
FINANCE
FINANCE
Fabulous used hearing aids. If you’re a vet
and lost at least 50% of your
Freebies for 50+ hearing related to your service,
the U.S. Veterans Administration

By Cindy Lobert can help you get free hearing aids.

As we age, so does our bank account. Retirement Free Tax Help
incomes often require some financial belt tightening, If you’re 60 or older, Tax
but you don’t have to sacrifice your quality of life. Counseling for the Elderly, or
Most people are aware of senior discounts, but TCE, offers IRS-certified volun-
teers to help you with your taxes.
did you know there are plenty of free goods
and services for the over 55 crowd? Free College Courses

You’re never too old to learn!
Free Caregiver Support Free Dentures At least 20 states offer tuition
Programs If you need dentures and waivers or discounts for seniors.
Many seniors need assistance are considered a low income And these aren’t small commu-
to help with basic needs, and senior, you may be able to get nity colleges, either. Both UCLA
there are volunteer caregiver them free. Contact your state’s and Florida are on the list.
programs that offer free services. Office for the Aging.
Check out www.elderhelpers.org. Free Meals
Free Hearing Aids If you’re a low-income senior,
Free Legal Advice In some states, Medicare will you can find free or subsidized
Whether it’s figuring out your cover the cost of hearing aids. meals through the federal gov-
government disability benefits, Other agencies that can help you ernment’s Commodity Supple-
debt or issues handling your get new or reconditioned hearing mental Food Program, or CSFP.
finances, you can find free legal aids include the March of Dimes, Meals on Wheels is another
help at www.lawhelp.com. This Rotary clubs, Kiwanis clubs and program that offers free or dis-
website shows you how to get Lions Clubs International. Also, counted meals.
assistance in your location. many hospitals donate gently
Low Income Home Energy
Assistance Program
(LIHEAP)
Low income seniors can get
financial assistance with energy
home repairs, energy crisis as-
sistance, and more. Go to www.
liheap.org.

It’s good to know that
being a senior comes
with perks. Grab yours
while they’re still free!

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