Senior Benefit Navigation: A Field Guide for Families (2026 Edition): A practical guide to understanding, locating, and leveraging senior support prog (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798276813578)

When a parent needs help, you need answers-fast.

Every year, families leave thousands of dollars in senior benefits unclaimed because they don't know what exists, where to look, or how to qualify. This guide changes that.

Senior Benefit Navigation is the comprehensive, no-nonsense resource families need when navigating Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, VA benefits, housing assistance, food programs, and dozens of state and local benefits most people never hear about.

• Complete 2026 figures - Social Security COLA, Medicare premiums, Medicaid limits, VA rates
• Foundation programs - Social Security claiming strategies, Medicare vs. Medicaid, enrollment timing, common pitfalls
• First 30 Days Action Plan - Step-by-step crisis checklist when you need to act immediately
• Caregiver support - Respite care, training programs, paid options, burnout prevention
• Food, utility & housing help - SNAP, LIHEAP, Section 202 housing, energy assistance, transportation
• VA benefits - Disability compensation, Aid & Attendance, burial benefits, survivor support
• State programs - Property tax relief, pharmaceutical assistance, hidden benefits families miss
• Quick eligibility evaluation - Determine what you qualify for without wasting time
• Resource directory - Verified phone numbers, websites, contacts for every major program

Adult children helping aging parents, first-time caregivers, seniors exploring options, and families in crisis needing a roadmap now.

No jargon. No assumptions. Just practical, verified information organized the way families actually need it-crisis response first, then comprehensive program details you can return to as needs change. All abbreviations defined. All figures verified. All programs in plain English.

Stop piecing together outdated blog posts and confusing government websites. Get the complete picture in one place.