12.3 Research On Agign In The United States Today Flashcards
Young Old
Sociological term for persons aged 65 to 74
Old Old
Sociological term for people aged 75 to 84
Oldest Old
Sociological term for people aged 85 +
Poverty
Just over 9% of people aged 65+ are currently living in poverty
Most retirees’ income is based primarily in Social Security
Social Security
À gouvernement program that provides economic assistance to people faced with unemployment, disability, or aged es
Medicare
À program under to U.S Social Security Administration that reimburses hospitals and physicians for medical care provided to qualifying people over 65 years old
Poverty Among People Ages 55-64
Impactful events include the Great Recession of 2008 and COVID-19
The Great Recession + Poverty
The Great Recession of 2008 took a severe toll on persons on the brink of retirement, those ages 55 to 64
COVID-19 + Poverty
In covid, millions of Americans had lost their jobs because of the COVID-19 pandemic
Many near-retirement-age adults whose businesses were shuttered also struggled to find new work, facing the added obstacle of ageism
Many older Americans saw their retirement savings and home values plummet due to volatility in the stock and housing market
Highest Rates of Poverty
Older Black and Hispanic people experience the highest poverty rates by race.
The highest poverty rates overall are seen among older women living alone
Emotional Loneliness
The absence of an intimate confidant
Social Loneliness
The absence of a broader social network
Ageism
Discrimination or prejudice against a person on the grounds of age
Âge Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA)
This protects job applicants and employees 40 years of age and older from discrimination on the basis of age in hiring, firing, promotion, and pay
Elder Abuse
Intentional actions that cause harm or create a serious risk of harm, whether or not intended, to a vulnerable elder by a caregiver or other person who stands in a trust relationship to the elder.
