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Sorry if you mentioned this previously - does she have a home? closeupready Jun 2013 #1
No, she lives in an apartment. leftyladyfrommo Jun 2013 #3
Yes, a food pantry is an excellent idea. Some other ideas: closeupready Jun 2013 #13
These are ideas that could work but don't. In my case the nearest food pantry is Cleita Jun 2013 #44
Sounds like she needs a roommate. IdaBriggs Jun 2013 #2
No. One bedroom apartment. leftyladyfrommo Jun 2013 #4
If a one bedroom is $600, odds are a two bedroom is $800. IdaBriggs Jun 2013 #12
I know that would be one way to go. leftyladyfrommo Jun 2013 #19
Readjust your life to living with someone in a private home with food -- IdaBriggs Jun 2013 #21
I think you're confusing subsidized senior housing, marybourg Jun 2013 #36
I am aware of the differences. I am currently aware (in Michigan) IdaBriggs Jun 2013 #40
I think this poster is confusing real life with Cleita Jun 2013 #64
When are you ready to readjust your life Ida? Cleita Jun 2013 #63
I replied more down thread. IdaBriggs Jun 2013 #68
We aren't doing right by people JustAnotherGen Jun 2013 #5
Food stamps didn't bother her. leftyladyfrommo Jun 2013 #7
Please try JustAnotherGen Jun 2013 #11
it's also hard to be motivated to eat when you are Voice for Peace Jun 2013 #45
Especially in this day and age, you have NO control over your financial fate duffyduff Jun 2013 #6
I know. I got forced out of my job. leftyladyfrommo Jun 2013 #10
Does she have a car? Marrah_G Jun 2013 #8
She looked into that. leftyladyfrommo Jun 2013 #14
The thing about cutting hair at a nursing home Sissyk Jun 2013 #22
I have a friend who does this. MADem Jun 2013 #70
Older poor people will have to double/triple up to share costs. SoCalDem Jun 2013 #9
Bless your heart - you know how to be a true friend. closeupready Jun 2013 #15
I only have a tiny house. leftyladyfrommo Jun 2013 #17
This is what I see in MY own future, too. hamsterjill Jun 2013 #30
In some respects, it may actually be a good thing SoCalDem Jun 2013 #31
Yes, it actually could be a good thing. hamsterjill Jun 2013 #42
so.. that leaves another bedroom for another one of us... ? Voice for Peace Jun 2013 #47
It's a really small one... We even call it "the closet-room" SoCalDem Jun 2013 #59
I only have three cats, and a few personal items Voice for Peace Jun 2013 #60
I'm close to being in the same situation as your friend cali Jun 2013 #16
And trying to live with all of that "worry" is so difficult. leftyladyfrommo Jun 2013 #20
K & R !!! WillyT Jun 2013 #18
$1280 a month is about what I was taking home from my last full-time job. bunnies Jun 2013 #23
Those old guys with canes and crutches WILL hit on her.... Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2013 #24
You said she is getting SS. Is this her madmom Jun 2013 #25
Get her (and you also) xxqqqzme Jun 2013 #26
Good advice. glinda Jun 2013 #65
This is so sad. tofuandbeer Jun 2013 #27
Does she have transportation to a food bank? Glimmer of Hope Jun 2013 #28
I'm 66 and in better financial shape, but... TreasonousBastard Jun 2013 #29
Check with MARC Department of Aging Services LiberalEsto Jun 2013 #32
I am concerned that your friend has Menier's Syndrome and is still driving a car. 1monster Jun 2013 #33
Exactly. I'm prone to dizzy spells and vertigo myself. It's not Meuniers but so far doctors have Cleita Jun 2013 #53
Think, "Golden Girls" EC Jun 2013 #34
that sounds like a great idea hollysmom Jun 2013 #37
Yes, that's just fabulous. We can all move to Miami and live in a sitcom. Cleita Jun 2013 #54
She had to give up her shop, but could she make housecalls? LuciaMia Jun 2013 #35
Has it occurred to you that old people, can't quite do the work young people do? Cleita Jun 2013 #41
I've talked to her about this. leftyladyfrommo Jun 2013 #58
Well, she's an old woman. Who cares! Never mind that she spent most her life working for Cleita Jun 2013 #38
"people just don't want to go to an old hair dresser" frazzled Jun 2013 #39
I will say it again. Most old women are not Wonder Woman. We get old. We get weaker, Cleita Jun 2013 #43
Cleta, I understand.... LuciaMia Jun 2013 #46
I'm sure she wants to but can't. Starvation is not an option. We need activism, but we Cleita Jun 2013 #50
Yes, I am 63 (just four years younger than this woman) frazzled Jun 2013 #51
Good for you and all the old people who can do this. Many can not and a large portion of them Cleita Jun 2013 #52
The people that live in subsidized apartments are very active for the most part. appleannie1 Jun 2013 #48
I know many who replied don't mean to be heartless, but Cleita Jun 2013 #49
Financially they are getting out what they are supposed to, plus IdaBriggs Jun 2013 #61
Dear Ida. Cleita Jun 2013 #62
I am sorry if I came across mean. IdaBriggs Jun 2013 #67
I still wish you were a bit closer to xmas74 Jun 2013 #55
That would be great. n/t leftyladyfrommo Jun 2013 #57
I'll find out the name of the management company. xmas74 Jun 2013 #71
Thanks for all of the info. leftyladyfrommo Jun 2013 #56
Sometimes it is hard to do the paperwork as one gets older. Some one should help glinda Jun 2013 #66
Kick! Heidi Jun 2013 #69
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