mrs. capproached me with a problem that suddenly manifest in recent years that seems to be an ongoing fitfor our seors and disabled americans. she clearly needs in home support services to assist her with babying -- abating, grooming, the basic activities of daily living. however, ecause her income became $1,600 per month since the death of her husband, her new share is $1,050. this would only leave her $550 out of her income. her rent $618 per month in public housing. this means that she would not be and other necessities. as a social worker, the opportity see and witness the plight of our seniors as they struggle to develop withou the help of support services is but its could ive them theby -- opportunity to thri and enjoyed their twilight years. cracks -- >> madam chair, i ama enior, and a senior mou has dedicatehis life -- who has dedicates life wking n behalf of otherseniors who are not as fortunate. many years ago i used to work -- seni action network. started working to advocate for affordable housingand seniors however,e were not tt fortunate. i am here today to tell you tha if you a