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The federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides monthly cash benefits to people age 65 or older with very low income and assets, individuals who are blind, or people with disabiliti
Grandparents and other relatives play an important caregiving role in family well-being. Support from extended family is especially vital in families with low incomes.
Federal and state programs help many older people with low incomes. These programs provide access to vital services like income support and health care.
Two federal programs help states provide a broad range of social services important to older adults.
Elder abuse takes many forms. It can be financial, physical, psychological, or a combination of these.
The estate planning process designates who will receive assets and handle responsibilities after a person dies.
Guardianship allows someone to make legal decisions for another person. It is known as conservatorship in some states.
All people have the fundamental right to be free from discrimination. Various civil rights laws protect this right. These laws prohibit many forms of discriminatory conduct.
Over the past 50 years, older workers have become a more significant part of the nation’s workforce. Nevertheless, age discrimination has persisted.
As people grow older, they are more likely to experience a disability.