Hundreds of federal, state, local, and private programs offer financial assistance to seniors with low to moderate income. The definitions for “senior” and “low income” may vary by jurisdiction and program, but the range of 60 to 65 is commonly treated as the starting age of seniority. If you need financial assistance for health care, food, housing, in-home services, utilities, and so forth, you can use the BenefitsCheckUp website of the National Council on Aging. To use this resource, you simply enter some basic facts and receive a personalized report with links to services and programs for which you may qualify. Seniors can use benefitscheckup.org from the National Council on Aging to access more than 2,500 nationwide benefit programs. For health care issues, you can contact the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services if you are 65, have a low-income, or are disabled. In addition, the Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly can provide financial assistance to those who are looking for an alternative to a nursing home. You can find the most comprehensive guide to government benefits on the USA.gov website. You’ll find links for getting help with living expenses, housing, food, health care, and other needs.