<prompt> Human: Hello friends, heres a bit more information about my parents situation:-They lost everything during the 2008 recession. Combination of bad luck and poor financial decisions led to where they are at now. As I mentioned above, no 401k or savings. -They filed for bankruptcy a couple years ago, and after completion of their payments in several months, they will be debt free. -Mom has a good job making low 60kyear, Dad has struggled finding a good job. Hes been making minimum wage barely making ends meet for the last couple years. -They are both good people and as the eldest son Ive managed to help out financially as much as Ive been able to up to this point, but Im out of ideas. I want to be able to show them both mainly my father since hes in a worse spot right now a good path that will allow them to retire, eventually. Any advice, tips, words of wisdom or guidance would be much appreciated. Not a religious man but Ill also accept prayers at this point as well. Thanks guys.Edit: I cannot believe the incredible support, positive thoughts, and fantastic advice so many strangers new friends have offered in the last 24 hours. Im literally in shock reading some of these responses - how some of you have opened up and shared part of your personal lives with me, as it relates to my familys situation. Thank you for restoring my faith in humanity. Ill make sure to reply to all comments this weekend.Assistant: Help them apply for elder housing its usually subsidized. Wait list may be years, get in it now. Help your dad apply for food stamps. Encourage your mom to save something for retirement. Itll likely be minimal, but may help some. Human: I will look into elder housing and process to apply for food stamps tonight. Thank you for the suggestions Zoeismine.  <response>: Senior subsidized housing and a senior-friendly town when they offer services for seniors. It is possible that your mother will be paying alimony to your father while she is employed. 