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You’re Entitled to What?
How come nobody told me?!
There are a lot of things that are available for seniors nowadays. The problem is that they are not advertised enough. Even some health care professionals are not aware of what is available.
Did you know that as a senior you have an opportunity to call a number that is staffed by people that can help in many ways?
In B.C., the province that I live in, we have a number that you can dial for information for seniors. It is 2–1–1. They offer numerous programs that you can participate in free of cost.
We have a new Safe Seniors, Strong Communities program. This program matches seniors who need support with non-medical essentials, with volunteers in their community who are willing to help. These are with agencies that are vetted, like the United Way.
This number can also refer you to where you need to go for what you want. Not sure of how to replace your lost medical card or have never filled out a tax form as your husband had always done that. These and numerous other questions can be answered for you.
Each province in Canada has this type of service.
In The United States, they have a website you can go to that will let you know what help is available for you, especially as a senior or if you have health issues.
