Resources for Seniors
Seniors Returning to the Workforce
A 2020 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report projected a 2.8% workforce participation increase for people over 75 by 2023. Seniors are continuing or returning to work for various reasons, including personal finances, enjoyment of what they do, and a desire to keep active.
For this reason, we created a guide that provides information for seniors looking to re-enter the workforce. The resource includes instructions on how to use the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), resources for older veterans, and state-specific job boards and employment resources.
You can view it here: https://www.resumebuilder.com/senior-employment-programs-and-resources/. At ResumeBuilder.com, we believe that building the perfect resume should be simple.
Guide to Senior Living in Vermont
Senior Housing Net has a dedicated page that provides extremely well detailed information for families and senior citizens who are looking for senior living and care options that can help maintain their independence and quality of life in Vermont. This free resource provides comprehensive information on topics like financial support and care options that are available in Vermont and their website offers resources for every city and state across the country.
You can read more about their work in Vermont here: https://www.seniorhousingnet.com/seniors/senior-living-us/vermont
Medical Alert Systems
These are great resources that can help seniors and their families know the different assisted living options in our area.
https://www.medicalalert.org/
https://www.medicalalert.org/best-medical-alert-systems/
Local Resources for Seniors
The St. Albans Area has a number of great resources for senior citizens. To learn more about our local health care options please click here. There are also a number of non-profits focused on seniors you can learn more about them by clicking on their links below:
Carepartners Adult Day Care, Inc
Franklin County Senior Center
Martha's Kitchen
Part-Time & Flexible Jobs for Seniors
Norvoresume is a career blog for seniors looking for part-time and flexible jobs. Their guide explores the best jobs for seniors, divided by category. Click on the link below for more information.
https://novoresume.com/career-blog/jobs-for-seniors
Affordable Health Insurance
AffordableHealthInsurance.com
Provides accurate, easy-to-understand guides that help people in communities across the US make informed choices about health care coverage. Especially the elderly and those who face economic uncertainties. The guides walk readers step by step through the multiple options provided by Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance for people recently unemployed, including critical information like costs, and financial assistance.
You can view the guides here:
- https://www.affordablehealthinsurance.com/medicare/
- https://www.affordablehealthinsurance.com/medicaid/
- https://www.affordablehealthinsurance.com/health-insurance-for-unemployed/
Nursing Home Abuse: Their mission is to be a complete resource center on abuse in nursing homes and to offer any help possible. They have information on different types of abuse along with other resources which will be updated weekly. Check out their website: nursinghomesabuse.org/nursing-home-abuse/
Help with Making Health Decisions - Testing.com
Testing.com works with their Medical Review Board, consisting of authorities in their medical and scientific field, to review cutting-edge medical research and developments. They provide people with trusted and reliable information to help them make informed health decisions.
They have partnered with many leading health organizations worldwide, such as the American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science, to provide communities with access to our medical guides. Their collection of approachable and actionable guides sheds light on important questions and helps individuals make informed health decisions.
You can check them out here:
- https://www.testing.com/
- https://www.testing.com/std-testing/#types-of-std-tests
- https://www.testing.com/std-testing/#learn-about-std-testing-in-your-state
- https://www.testing.com/std-testing/#looking-for-std-testing-in-your-area
Mesothelioma Cancer Resource
Unfortunately, seniors make up the majority of those diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare cancer caused from exposure to asbestos that takes 20-50 years to develop. It’s extremely important that seniors and their caregivers are aware of this type of cancer. Unfortunately, there is no cure and the prognosis can be grim. Below is a link to a guide that includes everything seniors should know in regards to mesothelioma cancer, as well as support and resources to help.