When someone near retirement age...
loses all savings... for whatever reason...
how can you help them? (if not financially)...
2007-11-30 05:05:13 · 7 answers · asked by C Sunshine 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
You are all coming up with great ideas. Thanks!
2007-11-30 07:25:03 · update #1
I don't know from your question whether the person is a relative or just someone you know, that you don't contact often. If this person is close to you, you could be a support system. You could find information on the Internet for them in regards to whatever their needs may be. Housing, food, medicine, utilities, travel, if their retirement pay doesn't cover their debts. There are government programs available. You could find out what the programs are and how to acquire information for them.
2007-11-30 05:23:23 · answer #1 · answered by kayboff 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Contact local social service organization and see if there is any possibility. I think there should have some organizations taking care of these people.
Besides, if this person is not homeless. sell the person's old house and buy a smaller apartment. And then use this amount of money to invest a relative stable small home business. Or moving to small town with relative low living experiences and postpone retirement date may be a solution.
2007-11-30 13:19:17 · answer #2 · answered by Bonnie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, considering at this age people are likely to not change their values or try to accomplish something even with big external efforts and counseling. I'd say you can help them by lying about the reality they are in. Taking them to a church or something like to give them some hope. Religion can do that easily in most cases.
2007-11-30 13:21:07 · answer #3 · answered by Dude 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
unless you bail them out you really can't and if they have lost it because of some financial decision -- stay clear -- they will think you are just there to say "i told you so." with all of the scams going around it is not uncommon to see folks lose there savings very easly!!!!
2007-11-30 15:02:58 · answer #4 · answered by mister ed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The very best thing you can do is pray for the people. God can meet their needs in wonderful ways that not even the government or social services can do.
2007-12-01 11:35:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If most people are like me -- just leave it alone unless you're asked for help or an opinion. (not saying you can't be prepared to offer helpful info)
2007-11-30 17:09:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't, I have been there, just keep being Friends and not feeling sorry for them.
Don't bring up the subject, keep it to yourself
2007-11-30 13:18:48 · answer #7 · answered by gggggg 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋