Thank you so much for sharing your experience. First, please accept my condolences on your mother's passing. It seems from reading your post that you were also dealing with your own medical needs when you received the layoff notice. Talk about stress on top of stress! My hope for you is that this time of tumult and transition settles down soon and that things begin looking up.
Financial insecurity and un/underemployment certainly don't help the stress. If you haven't already, have you looked through other public benefits available to residents in your state? Because you are a senior, you may qualify for assistance with utilities, food, housing, etcetera. A good place to start is through the AARP Foundation benefits page and your state's Department of Aging (or Elder Affairs). I copied the AARP link below, which will bring you to a searchable resource guide by state. Also, if you scroll down, there is information on Back to Work and Training Services for people over age 50. This may be helpful as you turn the page to the next chapter of your career.
https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/our-work/income/info-2012/public-benefits-guide-senior-assistan...
Another thought: if you are dealing with your own medical condition, it may be worth looking into whether there is a foundation or non-profit organization that supports individuals and families directly. At a minimum, you may find others who can sympathize and relate to your experience.
Please keep us posted on how your search goes. If others are reading this post and would like to join this conversation, I invite your thoughts and insight. Thank you, and best of luck to you, da6708.
Amanda
Amanda Singleton
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