I am jobless, 63 and w/o med care. I don’t want to go on MC yet but I need to do something, need advice now.
November 21st, 2011 | 
Author: Question by bigwhoop61: I am jobless, 63 and w/o med care. I don’t want to go on MC yet but I need to do something, need advice now.
I have been unable to find a full time job that pays enough to make it on. I also am in dire need of medical care as I am a Type II diabetic. I know there is job descrimination out there because of age and I am a victim of it. I had to tap into my retirement funds last yr. and it won’t last long at this rate. I could start collecting my social security but I still will be without healthcare. Part-time will not give me benefits and Medicare will not kick in until age 66. I will be 64 in June. I need some really good advice as what to do as I’ve worked since I was 15 and do not want to be a bag lady or dependent on my son. I appreciate all the advice I can get. Thank you.
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Answer by jilreh589
I’m sorry to hear about your situation. That’s hard, not to be silly, but have u seen about being a wal-mart greeter. It’s just not some crazy hard job and everyone is so nice there! We love our local greeter! I beleive u can get full medical there or even how about doing something with the library system, or a local newspaper. It’s def hard to find a job and age descrimination is def in today society. you may have to get 2 part time jobs and pay for private medical. Also how about a place where they have assisted living for the mental challanged or even an nursing home in the kitchen or heck a hospital in the kichen area. What are some things you are good at…what trades do you know…what did you do for a job before? What do u have a passion for? If you know how to create websites and write HTML I will hire you! 
What’s in your local area? Poll the other 60 + crowd for what you do. Don’t not let your son know what is going on. I don’t think he would want you to suffer! I wish you the best of luck! My mom is 59 and hasn’t worked in years, she has chronic recurring migraines and with out my dad I don’t know what she would do, he owns a large company so luckly they are set but it’s tough! GOOD LUCK!!! Your in my thoughts and prayers!
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There are low cost clinics in some areas. In other areas churches and mobile clinics bring medical treatment to areas that are lacking low cost services (some services for diabetics are free). I would speak to a social worker, a church, and/or a local hospital and ask about services that are available in your area.
As far as finding a job, go to the employement development department in your area and they may be able to assist you. If you have been working since you were 15 and feel that you are a victim of age discrimination the EDD can direct you to the proper agency to file a complaint. If not, look up the EEOC in your white pages.
You may consider volunteering at a local business or school to try to get your foot in the door for a job with medical benefits.
I know that at some banks, tellers with 20 + hours receive medical benefits. A teller is an entry level job that usually has high turnover. It may be less money than you are looking for since you have so much experience, but it would get you the benefits.
I have a great career you could do from home part time and my company offers benefits as well as 401k. You don’t need experience because they provide full training and support. If you are the sort of person who enjoys helping others, it may work well for you. I would be happy to answer any questions.
Try contacting the drug companies that make your meds. They are supposed to have programs that help lower income people get their meds.
Also, contact a senior resource group in your area. They should be able to direct you to some senior friendly programs.
Have you ever looked into Arbonne? It offers an option to baby boomers who are looking for a plan A. Email me for more details. Good luck!
My Father is 71 and recently joined me in my home business. We market a health product that is proving to help people with a variety of issues. My husband has Congestive Heart Failure which is complicated by Type 2 Diabetes as well. He came home from the hospital (after his heart attack) with 14 different meds to take daily. He was told to get his affairs in order. He has been taking this product now for 5 months, and his Cardiologist and Endocrinologist have both asked for more information on it because his blood pressure and cholesterol are now too low! He is now off of 3 of the meds!
If you know people with health issues, or are looking for prevention of disease, you can do very well in this.
I’m saddened to hear that after giving your life to working for someone else’s businesses you still have to worry about medicare. The most important thing right now is the years you have left, make them as enjoyable and as comfortable as you can. You should spend as much time as you can getting to know your son and all your reletives and freinds better. You shouldn’t be worried about being dependent on your son, at this point in your life you should be worried about what you can leave behind for your son, join my team in the Digital Phone Service Industry, save on your phone bill while earning a percentage of your customers phone bills. Why not go into business for yourself but not by yourself, Check out my web site below and just click on the opportunity link and see the videos for yourself. We also have live web presentations every Sun..Tues..Wed and Thursdays at 9PM eastern time so you can learn more about us. Call or email me…You got questions we have answers
GET SOME MEDICARE CUZ HOLD ON WHY ARE YOU ON YAHOO. YOU 63 OLD MAN, BUT GET MED CUZ YOUR IN TROUBLE OLD MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I AM SO SORRY 2 HERE THAT!!!
I’m sorry to hear the hardships you are going through, but I feel different in the advice of others. I feel you should let your son know what is going on. You need the support of those that love you. Where does he work? If he has a good enough job he can get you benefits with his company. What about public aid?
What about babysitting for children in your neighborhood? Getting a certificate or degree in something like nursing will give you good money and they are always in need of nurses. Sometimes community colleges have advice and counseling for free and you can definetly become informed job wise. I believe you should let your son know you need help, that is what family is there for.
Some advice seen here sounds good, but be wary because there are many people that would like to take advantage of you because of what you just said.
It is illegal to ask someones age on a job aplication. Apply for the job you qualify for. A lot of companies want mature people. Good luck!