FINDING Care and Community FOR SENIORS
By 2029, 20% of seniors will require physical assistance due to their health, but an estimated 8 million seniors won’t be able to afford their annual living costs. A senior who is healthy and independent today, with just enough income to meet expenses, may one day need the assistance and community that senior housing provides. But that senior’s cost of living will increase dramatically, and if the money runs out, what then? The burden falls on family and friends to either become that caregiver or provide financial assistance.
The burden, too, ultimately falls on our seniors, who deserve care and community. We must find a way to assist our seniors now to ensure they are safe and cared for without putting unnecessary strain on their loved ones.
Veterans housing assistance program
Senior veterans who served our country deserve respect and admiration – and affordable care and housing as they age. The Veterans Administration offers the Aid and Attendance pension program to qualifying veterans that can help reduce the burden of these costs, but the application process averages 60 days. This can delay care and cause seniors to miss opportunities for housing.
SHORE offers a two-month grant to eligible senior veterans that allows them to move into their new communities while their Aid and Attendance application is being processed. This ensures they can get the care they need and join the community they seek without fear of not having enough money to cover their expenses.
High-Level Requirements
Veteran must be moving into, or already reside in, a senior housing community
• The senior housing community must verify the move-in date for the veteran.
• If the veteran does not have housing already, they can work with one of SHORE’s nonprofit allies that assist seniors in finding housing
Veteran must be working with an Aid and Attendance assistance organization that is allied with SHORE that will determine eligibility for these benefits
Additional income-related requirements must be met based on Aid and Attendance benefits qualifications.
RESOURCES
Our partner organizations make applying for housing relief easier. Start the process of receiving help with the organizations below to ensure you meet all the qualifications of our veterans’ grant application.

Providing assistance to seniors in locating a senior community that meets their individual needs.
LEADERSHIP

Sue Farrow

Jennifer Prado

Monica Carson

Vicki Clark
