Is there a program that helps with room, board and some personal care?
Yes. Ohio has a Residential State Supplement (RSS) program for low-income seniors who need limited care. The RSS can be added to the resident’s income to bring his or her total income up to a maximum of $900 a month. Unfortunately, this is not enough to pay for most assisted living on the private market. It does, however, help some seniors who can thrive in family care homes or group homes serving from three to 16 residents. Seniors can apply for the RSS program through the Area Agency on Aging (http://aging.ohio.gov/services/residentialstatesupplement/). Most areas have waiting lists. Q: How do I find subsidized housing? A: HUD has a network of housing counseling agencies around the country to provide help in finding housing. Local agencies on aging also can assist in the hunt for affordable housing. Through HUD’s Web site, you can search for and locate HUD-subsidized housing projects (http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/hto/inventorysurvey.cfm). There is no “right” to affordable housi
