Living Alone After 70? Plan These 6 Things Before You Need Help

Living alone after seventy does not mean waiting for a crisis before you find help. Six things worth planning while you are well and thinking clearly, so that you stay the one making the decisions. Covered in this video, how to find your local Area Agency on Aging through the Eldercare Locator, the different kinds of help at home and the words used for them, what Medicare does and does not cover in general terms according to Medicare.gov, meal delivery and senior transportation programs, adult day services and respite, and how to compare and check providers before you choose one. Programs vary by state and county, so the first step is always a local call. Eleanor Hayes is a digital character, an AI assisted host. This video is educational information only. It is not medical, legal or financial advice. For questions about your health, your legal papers or your money, please ask a doctor, an elder law lawyer, a financial advisor, or your local Area Agency on Aging. #LivingAlone #AgingInPlace #SeniorIndependence