How We Help

Guidance when navigating support feels overwhelming

As people age, finding help can become confusing and frustrating. Programs exist, but they are often difficult to locate, understand, or access. Lantern Senior Support Network helps seniors and caregivers make sense of available options and take practical next steps.

We provide guidance, information, and referrals — always with dignity and respect.

Older adults are increasingly facing barriers to accessing essential support. While services exist, many seniors need guidance navigating healthcare systems, maintaining stable housing, accessing food, arranging transportation, and managing isolation or caregiving challenges.

The demand for clear, human-centered resource navigation continues to grow as the senior population expands. The following pie chart shows the areas where there is a continuum of need.

*Percentages shown reflect common community need patterns and are provided for informational purposes.

Why this help is needed

Across the United States, the number of older adults is growing rapidly. At the same time, many seniors face increasing challenges related to housing stability, food access, healthcare navigation, transportation, and social isolation.

Research and community data consistently show that:

• The senior population is growing faster than the systems designed to support it
  
  

• Many older adults struggle to access services due to complexity, technology barriers, or lack of guidance
  
  

• Caregivers are increasingly overwhelmed and unsure where to turn
  
  

• Demand for resource navigation and human support continues to rise
  
  

As these needs grow, clear guidance and trusted referrals become essential.

Lantern Senior Support Network exists to help bridge this gap.