In 2010, 21.4 percent of older adults in the united states were living in poverty.
People aged 80 and over have higher poverty rates than other age groups. In addition, older adults often face barriers to getting adequate health care, including income, lack of food, or the inability to drive. Certain demographics show how difficult it is for individuals to live safely and independently.
Poverty in old age is increasing. Disappearing pensions and inadequate retirement benefits are leaving more older Americans behind. Women, especially women of color, tend to age in poverty more than men. The poverty rate by age is: 21% of people under 18 years old. 14% of people aged 18-26, 10% of people aged 65 and over.
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