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Lahlah Asked February 2015

Is there one place for help answering questions on assistance forms across sites?

Our situation's different & I'm unsure how to answer many. All of the sites I've gotten on to find out if we can get help ask questions that I need clarification on because of our unusual situation with family land and finances. I live at my parents taking care of them and work a few hours 1 day a week at an office. I used to do pet/house sitting for much of my income but have had to put that for the most part on hold to help my parents, & now my finances are not enough to cover my basic needs, yet I am limited on how much time I can spend away from home. My parents are on a fixed income & cannot afford to pay me now due to increasing medical costs. I don't know how to answer questions on forms (for me or my parents) to get help & information. I need to know if there is one place that will help me with finding all the different agencies for our situation & answering the questions they ask. Trying to do it by myself is overwhelming.

nowmymomsmom Feb 2015
try United Way's 211 service in your area they offer a wide range of services-legal, elder care, housing etc...

BarbBrooklyn Feb 2015
It sounds as though you may need a lawyer to help out. Can you contact Legal Aid, or is there a law school in your vicinity that may have a clinic? Also, try the office of your local, State and Federal reps and senators. Very often, their offices provide various kinds of help for constituents.

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DaveIFM Feb 2015
I don't know how to understand let alone answer questions on forms. Trying to do it by myself is terrible. I call the organization providing the forms. Hours on hold waiting. The local area agency on aging has been negative help they give conflicting advice.

BarbBrooklyn Feb 2015
Have you tried contacting your local area agency on aging?

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