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William769

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38. Unfortunately that plays out way to often in this Country.

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Sun Aug 6, 2023, 04:58 AM

Aug 2023

The county I live in in Florida has about a four year wait list for subsidized senior housing.

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Its so funny. No, its not funny at all its horrible. Someone I know who is old and disabled [View all] Eko Aug 2023 OP

What's their sagetea Aug 2023 #1

Here you go. Eko Aug 2023 #2

Thanks, kicked in a bit. This is heartbreaking. MLAA Aug 2023 #5

I can do another op. Eko Aug 2023 #8

I saw and answered the Asher call yesterday but somehow missed the other one. MLAA Aug 2023 #10

Ughhh, more typing. Eko Aug 2023 #11

Cut and paste, dear Eko, cut and paste! MLAA Aug 2023 #12

That didnt work ha ha ha. Eko Aug 2023 #13

I'm glad you posted it again. I didn't see it before this thread. Maraya1969 Aug 2023 #46

Same here! Looks like DU has made a big difference! Rhiannon12866 Aug 2023 #47

Thanks. Donation sent. ancianita Aug 2023 #15

I have reflected upon this as well intrepidity Aug 2023 #3

Someone should do a comedy short skit about this. Eko Aug 2023 #4

We would be a better society if we had a swifter, more wide ranging emergency response electric_blue68 Aug 2023 #23

Oh, I am a serious introvert. Pandemic lockdown was heaven! intrepidity Aug 2023 #37

I know you say you don't want help re: disability, but one of my housemates just went through this MiniMe Aug 2023 #6

Social Security timms139 Aug 2023 #16

How awful!!! For her mom, and you! electric_blue68 Aug 2023 #24

Thanks. Her mom is 83 so this has been really rough on her MiniMe Aug 2023 #36

There its no guarantee to help the pups PlutosHeart Aug 2023 #7

Not sure of the state, but it is out west. Eko Aug 2023 #9

Getting evicted over too high of rent? Or ? nt TeamProg Aug 2023 #14

Has anyone spoken to the local CIL (center for independent living)? 1WorldHope Aug 2023 #17

Awful. Perhaps he could find someone who needs a roommate, or just has a room to rent? Liberty Belle Aug 2023 #18

You are a dear Eko. chillfactor Aug 2023 #19

Ya, my Dad lived in a southen state that didnt go for the ACA. Eko Aug 2023 #21

😔 Horrific electric_blue68 Aug 2023 #25

Yeah, it was and is. Eko Aug 2023 #29

I have not had to deal w that medical issue, but reading, and hearing the stories of people who did. electric_blue68 Aug 2023 #32

Oh my God that is insane. mahina Aug 2023 #28

I'm glad you have good people to help you. electric_blue68 Aug 2023 #27

K&R stage left Aug 2023 #20

Thanks, Eko Aug 2023 #22

Catholic Charities helps with homelessness prevention mahina Aug 2023 #26

donated to the gofundme... hope it helps lapfog_1 Aug 2023 #30

America is a rich country that tolerates or ignores avoidable poverty and misery. hay rick Aug 2023 #31

Truly wish I could help, but am hanging on myself judesedit Aug 2023 #33

This country treats the elderly as disposable waste not fooled Aug 2023 #34

What a marvelous heartfelt post. chillfactor Aug 2023 #35

Absolutely. Credit to the author, Umair Haque not fooled Aug 2023 #40

Unfortunately that plays out way to often in this Country. William769 Aug 2023 #38

Morning kick Arazi Aug 2023 #39

Just a reminder, We the People ARE this country. Hortensis Aug 2023 #41

I just found out about this service this week scipan Aug 2023 #42

Thanks, I shared it with him. Eko Aug 2023 #44

Really hope it helps! scipan Aug 2023 #45

All the best to your friend, nobody should have to appalachiablue Aug 2023 #43

K&R! Great job, DU! Rhiannon12866 Aug 2023 #48

I'm sorry for your friend's troubles. SYFROYH Aug 2023 #49

I just wanted to kick this up again Iris Aug 2023 #50

Thanks!! Eko Aug 2023 #51

Kick for Ted, I hope things improve for him & pooches. appalachiablue Sep 2023 #52