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While today's seniors are doing substantially better than the rest of the nation in terms of finances, tomorrow's seniors will be faced with much more struggle. Many private sector jobs have been curtailing benefits, such as pensions. In fact, only 15 percent of private sector jobs provide pensions today; in 1979 that figure was 38 percent. Moreover, with the national retirement age rising to 67, monthly Social Security benefits will fall by 13 percent. Potential reductions in Social Security would significantly contribute to rising poverty rates. In 2010, almost 14 million elders placed above the poverty line due to Social Security payments.   

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How Successful is CPR in Older Patients? (August 9, 2012)

CPR does not work often and it works slightly less on those older than 70 years. Do you agree to it for yourself or do your relatives? It is a personal decision; even health care professionals do not have a single perspective. Read more to form your own opinion!

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In a recent presentation held at the South African Parliament, elder rights activists revealed startling abuses faced by older persons living in South Africa. The police are not doing enough to protect the elderly -- many officers are not familiar with the stipulations of the Older Persons Act of 2006. Furthermore, money lenders charge elders exorbitant and illegal interest rates -- ranging from 30 to 50 percent. Additionally, many older people who suffer from dementia or Alzheimer's are tormented and abused because they are seen as witches who exhibit "strange behavior."

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