My husband and I are both on Social Security Disability. We're moving to Ft. Worth this summer, and are interested in knowing about options available for Senior Housing---Independent Living. Obviously, our income is low, as we are both on Disability. I am 60 yrs. old and my husband is 65 yrs. old. We currently live in a Senior Apartment Building in Rockford, IL, and our rent is $380 a month---subsidized by HUD. Our monthly income is $1, 415. My husband is also a Veteran. Can your organization help us with a list of this type of housing available in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area? Or if not, can you advise me of where I might go to find this kind of information? Thank you very much.
"There is a federally-mandated Area Agency on Aging in your county or city. This agency is staffed by professionals who know every elder program and service, including available funding sources, in your area. Gather up as much information as you can about you and your parent's situation and finances, and make an appointment to meet with a counselor at the Area Agency on Aging. The staff person can advise regarding programs and qualifications and even help prepare the necessary applications and documentation. You can find your local Area Agency on Aging in our directory and contact them directly to schedule an appointment." BEWARE: as usual, the COAs in major cities have FAR MORE resources (larger budgets/more funding) than outlying areas/suburbs. For ex., my "local" COA has 1 (yes, ONE) social worker on staff for the entire county (or Parish, here in LA); whereas, the Greater Baton Rouge COA has been my lifeline--literally. They cover 10 parishes in SE La. Unfortunately, it's a bit of a drive to take Mom there for day programs (approx 2 hrs round-trip), so it kind of defeats the purpose of much-needed respite care, but I'm working on getting my uncle to take her. God, let me ask him on a good day; he's younger than Mom, but he's not "all there" either!
Here are some links within our site to get you started on your search.
https://www.agingcare.com/Living-Independently
http://tarrantcountyadrc.org/housing-websites
http://www.dads.state.tx.us/
Hope these help.
Best Regards,
Ashley T.
The AgingCare.com Team