For adults, theSocial Security Administration (SSA)defines a disability as any mental or physical condition that is expected to be continuous in nature for at least 12 months that renders a person unable to perform the duties required by a job. To meet the SSA’s definition, people must have...
Yet in 2015, there were about 111 million adults who didn’t have college degrees. Most of them wanted to earn college credentials but saw cost as their greatest obstacle, according to a survey conducted by The Learning House, Inc. and Aslanian Market Research. Fortunately, thanks to changes...
When it comes to paying for college, families have many financial aid options. But they should keep in mind that the type of aid received will determine whether it needs to be paid back. Students have to pay back financial aid if it is in the form of a l...
Paying for senior care can be daunting, and many older adults must consider all their financial options to pay for the care they need. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers theAid and Attendance benefitto Veterans and surviving spouses who meet specific criteria. This benefit can provid...
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) VA benefits Contact us today for help accessing financial aid for mesotheliomaWritten by:Jenna Tozzi, RN Chief Patient Care Advisor Jenna Tozzi, RN, is the Chief Patient Care Advisor for Mesothelioma Hope. With more than 15 years of experience as an a...
This cohort study examines the prevalence of and factors associated with financial hardship among US adults aged 40 years or younger treated for breast
it serves as a stimulus for poverty reduction, income equality, and overall socio-economic growth (Demirguc-Kunt et al.,2018). Over the years, technological advances have played a critical role in extending financial services to underserved and underbanked adults in remote areas. The impact of th...
Unable to work due to disability/illness 6 Unemployed and seeking work 4 Full time employment 2 Self employed 1 Student 1 Living situation Alone 6 With parent(s) 4 With partner/spouse 3 With children 2 With partner/spouse and children 2 With housemates 1 With sibling 1 With ex-partner/spou...
TheDental Life Networkis a national non-profit organization that provides financial assistance for dental work. The network consists of volunteer dentists and labs that cater to adults who can’t afford dental care. To be eligible, you need to be over 65 years old, permanently disabled, or nee...
If you do not see an organization for your local area contact your local Humane Society or Animal Shelter as many of these have special programs to assist seniors and people with serious illness or disability. You can also check the CDC Healthy Pets website - www.cdc.gov/healthypets/resource...