Our mission is to provide assistance to senior citizens for essential expenses, including but not limited to housing, utilities, medical costs, and daily living needs.
No senior citizen should face barriers to their health and well-being. Our non-profit organization strives to provide access to necessary health aids, equipment, programs, education and funding for daily living.
***We are a 501(c)(3) approved organization by the IRS
Projects we are focusing on
YMCA Silver Sneakers Program
Senior Veterans benefits
SilverSneakers is a fitness and wellness program specifically designed for adults 65 and older that's included with many Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Supplement plans, and group retiree plans. It's not exclusively a YMCA program, but many YMCAs across the country participate as SilverSneakers locations.
Key features of the SilverSneakers program include:
Gym Access: Membership gives seniors access to thousands of participating fitness locations nationwide, including many YMCAs.
Fitness Classes: SilverSneakers offers specialized group exercise classes designed for seniors of all fitness levels, focusing on improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
Online Resources: Members can access on-demand workout videos, health education, and wellness resources.
Social Activities: Beyond fitness, the program encourages social interaction among members.
Cost: For eligible seniors, SilverSneakers is typically included at no additional cost through qualifying health plans.
To find out if a particular YMCA location participates in SilverSneakers and to check personal eligibility, seniors should:
Contact their health insurance provider
Visit the SilverSneakers website
Call their local YMCA directly
There are approximately 3-4 YMCA locations on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, though this number could have changed since my last update. The main locations include:
Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA (Biloxi)
YMCA in Gulfport
YMCA in Ocean Springs
These YMCAs typically offer various programs for seniors, families, and youth, including potentially the SilverSneakers program we discussed earlier. However, exact locations, operations, and programs might have changed since my knowledge cutoff.
For the most accurate and current information about YMCA locations on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, I'd recommend:
Checking the YMCA website for Mississippi locations
Calling the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA central office
Contacting your local community resources for updated information
If you're specifically looking for SilverSneakers program locations, you might want to check directly with the SilverSneakers website, as they have a location finder that includes all participating facilities, not just YMCAs.
For more information, check out https://tools.silversneakers.com/
Veterans who are seniors have access to several special benefits beyond those available to non-veteran seniors. Here are some key benefits for senior veterans:
VA Health Care
Priority healthcare through the VA medical system
Specialized geriatric and extended care services
Prescription medication benefits
Hearing and vision care
VA Aid and Attendance
Additional monthly payment for veterans and surviving spouses who need regular aid
Helps cover costs of in-home care, assisted living, or nursing homes
VA Pension Benefits
Tax-free monetary benefit for wartime veterans with limited income
Enhanced pension amounts for housebound veterans
Long-term Care Options
VA nursing homes
Community Living Centers
State Veterans Homes (partially funded by VA)
Adult Day Health Care programs
Veteran-Specific Housing Benefits
VA-guaranteed home loans with no age limit
Specially Adapted Housing grants for disabled veterans
Property tax exemptions in many states
Burial Benefits
Free burial in national cemeteries
Headstone or marker
Burial flag and Presidential Memorial Certificate
Burial allowance for service-connected deaths
Military Retiree Benefits
Military retirement pay
TRICARE For Life (works as Medicare supplement)
Commissary and Exchange privileges
Additional State Benefits
Many states offer additional benefits specific to veterans
Can include additional tax exemptions, special license plates, hunting/fishing privileges
To access these benefits, senior veterans should connect with their county Veterans Service Officer, a VA regional office, or veterans service organizations like the VFW or American Legion who can help navigate the application process.
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