Ask the Experts: Transportation, Medicine Help for Homebound - AARP Bulletin

Help for the Homebound

Q. My wife’s father is 78 and not in good health. He can’t afford all the prescriptions he needs. He also doesn’t drive and could use some help getting around. My wife has called a bunch of places to ask for help but all they do is pass the buck. A. First, try going online to the federal government’s which links older people to community services, or call it at 1-800-677-1116. The website offers information ranging from assistance with home care and transportation to counseling for Medicare and Social Security. Also, the sponsored by the National Council on the Aging, can put you in touch with programs that may help pay for some prescription drugs, health care, utilities and other essential items or services. You can e-mail the program at [email protected] or call 1-888-268-6706 toll-free. Another guide for this kind of help is the Also have a look at the AARP fact sheet called Carole Fleck is a senior editor at the AARP Bulletin. Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures

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