Elder care services in West Chester and throughout Pennsylvania is one type of care available to seniors living in the state. Whether you utilize this type of care now, or it’s something you are considering for the future, elder care services in West Chester, or Phoenixville, or Exton, are something that most of us will need at some point. Many will need help covering the cost of this care. So it is important to be aware that the next election could affect the level of assistance available.
This November, the presidency, every seat in the House of Representatives, and many Senate seats are being contested. And the people we elect to represent us will be making decisions about Social Security and Medicare that affect Americans for generations. We citizens will have to live with whatever decisions they make.
As Americans, we all have the right to cast our vote for the person we believe will make good decisions. No matter who we are, no matter who we plan to vote for, whether we are old, or young, or somewhere in between, our vote is just as important as every other American’s. And no matter who we are, or what we do for a living, we all face the possibility that we may someday need elder care services in West Chester or wherever we reside.
As Americans, we also have a responsibility to vote. Other Americans have fought for this right, and citizens of other countries continue to fight for this privilege. We can be grateful if we do not need elder care services in West Chester at present. Medicare and Social Security may seem like something to worry about in the future. But sooner or later, we or someone we love will need to access these services.
So this November, vote like it matters, and remind everyone you know to do the same. Learn all you can about this issue. Discuss it with your family, your friends and your neighbors. No matter who you are or what you believe, take the time to make your voice heard.
What else can you do? Be aware of the new Voter ID laws. Check with your local election board to make sure you are properly registered. Know when and where you are supposed to vote. And if you need assistance with any of these matters? Ask for help.
Seniors Helping Seniors® is a unique organization that employs active seniors to provide non-medical in-home elder care services in West Chester and throughout northern Chester County. Our seniors provide a wide range of services to their peers who need help, including meal preparation, light housekeeping, companionship and transportation. If you are interested in providing or receiving elder care services in West Chester, please call us today at 610-590-4888 or visit our website at http://www.seniorshelpingseniors.com/NorthernChesterCounty/ for a list of helpful resources.