Over 50 and disabled

[Sinclair Li]

I am 56 & Permanently Disabled. Live in Orange County, CA
1. Most important right now, is my Refrigerator is broken & growing mold, etc. I desperately need help with obtaining a new refrigerator & hauling the current one out.
2. I was approved for Medi-Cal, but was told I have to pay $1,000.00 each month toward my medical bills before Medi-Cal will pay any remaining balance. I receive about $1680.00 per month of which I have to pay $1600 for rent! Not sure how to stretch the $80.00 that is left to cover food, utilities & $1,000.00 for medical needs.
I am on over 15 medications, several are for neurological damage! So, I need help in getting these meds.
3. It would mean a lot to me to be able to continue to see my primary Dr. & my Neurologist that have worked closely with me on multiple medical issues, so I need help to pay the cost of office visits to them.
4. I was supposed to have labs drawn, but have no way to pay for this. I have to have labs drawn on a regular basis to monitor some of my illnesses and/or medications.
5. I applied for & just received a letter saying I was approved for food stamps/Calfresh program. The letter states I will receive $17.00 per month to use for food. I will do my best, however, I feel most people would be challenged to keep their food costs at or less than $17.00 a month!
6. I am in desperate need of dental work. All top teeth were removed last July & I received upper dentures. Since then, I have lost 3 teeth on my lower jaw & the top dentures will no longer stay in place due to the loss of teeth & due to frequent weight gain & loss. All the above due to Medical Conditions. I need to have some or all the lower teeth removed & because of the frequent changes to my body, I need 1-2 teeth implants on each side & top & bottom, so that dentures can be attached to something that would keep them in place. I am told that implants are considered cosmetic, however, in my case, they will make a difference in my ability to eat properly or not & I have already had 3 infections on my lower mouth due to teeth breaking, falling out, etc. etc. I have a compromised immune system, so these dental issues are very detrimental to my health.
I could go on & on! My world has totally changed since May 2011 & this new world is confusing, degrading, humiliating, etc. I was an RN making very good money before my injuries. I am not very materialistic, but it truly is sad that when a person gets to this point, nobody cares. So, I could stop seeing doctors. not fill my prescriptions, not get labs done, let my refrigerator continue to grow all kinds of mold, etc., let my teeth continue to slowly fall out & limit my food consumption to liquids! Of course, that’s if I don't get killed off first by untreated oral infections or any of the things mentioned above.
I'm really not a mean person, but I am In so much pain & desperation and it's difficult adjusting to "begging" for help & often not even thrown a "crumb". Would be nice if there was someone that really would listen & could help me, instead of speaking with one cold hearted person after another. Thank you for your time, if this is an actual legit webpage. If not...well, at least I got to vent, so thanks for that!

[Arturo]

Hello,
I am wanting information about assistance in the Memphis, TN area. I took care of my grandfather and have lived with him since I was 15 years old. He is way over 50, but too young for AARP programs. He was taken care of me and has allowed me to go to school and live with him. His wife passed away Friday and I am very worried about what will happen.
I quit my job to take care of him as he lost mobility in hos 50s, and I am a full time nursing student at University of Memphis. I have acquired a lot of credit card debt because of tuition and other expenses. My bills are 380 a month, and that does not include rent, gas, utilities, groceries, insurance, phone bill, etc.. I was very fortunate that my granddad helped me pay these bills so that I could focus on school.
Now with him gone I don't know how I can survive without quitting school. His last wish was that I never drop out of school and that I graduate. I am just wondering what kind of disability assistance could be provided until I can get back on my feet?

[Puth]

I am 56 years old and on SSI. My landlord informed me the property has been sold and he wants me ready to move by 3-1-16. I have not been on any rental assistance program so cannot get any help through section 8 or HUD for At least 3 months.
I have found a place for older disabled people but am unable to secure it due to lack of funds. I have spoken to DSS, Christian Ministries, Mountain Projects, and everyone else I can think of. I need to be able to pay my rent until my action 8 goes through. Do you have any ideas? Please get back to me. Thank You.