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For example, according to data from the United States Census Bureau, 97.4% of people living in The Villages in Florida are white, while Black residents make up only 0.4%.
Older people have different requirements from society and government, and frequently have differing values as well, such as for property and pension rights. [1] Older people are also more likely to vote, and in many countries the young are forbidden from voting. Thus, the aged have comparatively more, or at least different, political influence. [2]
Older people often have limited regenerative abilities and are more susceptible to illness and injury than younger adults. They face social problems related to retirement, loneliness, and ageism. [6] [7] In 2011, the United Nations proposed a human-rights convention to protect old people. [8]
For many older adults, Social Security makes the difference between enjoying a comfortable retirement and struggling to make ends meet. However, 55% of U.S. adults admit that their benefits are ...
Social isolation and loneliness in older adults is associated with an increased risk for poor mental and physical health and increased mortality. [ 66 ] [ 67 ] There is an increased risk for early mortality in individuals experiencing social isolation compared to those who are not socially isolated. [ 68 ]
Millions of older Americans rely on Social Security to stay afloat. And while the average retired worker collects about $1,925 per month, some seniors have to get by on even smaller checks.
Longer Retirements. Life expectancy in the United States is rising, which is generally a good thing. However, when it comes to the mathematics of Social Security, longevity is a killer.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) estimates that the dependency ratio (people ages 65+ divided by people ages 20–64) in 2080 will be over 40%, compared to the 20% in 2005. [91] SSA data shows one out of every four 65-year-olds today will live past the age of 90, while one out of 10 will live past 95.