| Housing - Federal Public Housing Programs - Hope For Elderly Independence |
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| The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has initiated several programs, known as Hope for Elderly Dependence (HOPE) programs, that paired rental subsidies with supportive services for America's elderly. More... |
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| Mandatory Services - Nursing Facility Services |
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| Medicaid is a federal entitlement program that provides health care coverage to Americans with low income and assets. Although the states administer Medicaid for their residents, there is a core group of services, known as mandatory services, they must provide. One of these services is the provision of nursing facility services for individuals who are at least 21 years old. The federal government dictates that only certain types of costs may be charged to residents of these facilities. More... |
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| Medicare Coverage - Skilled Nursing Facility Care |
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| Medicare provides insurance coverage for care provided in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), typically nursing homes and acute hospitals with skilled nursing beds.
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| QUALIFYING FOR NURSING HOME MEDICAID BENEFITS |
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| Medicaid pays most of the costs of nursing home care for needy persons. Eligibility to receive Medicaid benefits is based on federal and state guidelines governing the applicant's income and available resources. More... |
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| Employment - Older Americans and the Peace Corps |
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| The arm of the United States federal government that is designed to promote world peace is known as the Peace Corps. In the Peace Corps, volunteers live and work in developing countries, known as host countries, helping to train and educate residents. For example, Peace Corps volunteers have helped educate people about AIDS, business development, and information technology. More... |
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