Social Security benefits again could see their highest increase in several decades, but those advocating for beneficiaries say there is still plenty of concern about financial hardships, as well as politics surrounding the program. The latest forecast indicates 2023 benefits will increase by around 9% when the decision is announced in October. Jon Bauman, president of Social Security Works s political action committee, said while the higher adjustment helps buffer recent inflation woes, it still might not be enough for many older Americans. .
With the election a little over a month away, some say caregiving and long-term care are issues too big for candidates in Oregon to ignore. There are about 460,000 family caregivers in the state providing $5.7 billion of unpaid care, according to a 2017 estimate. Yvonne Smith, a faculty member at Clackamas Community College, said some people may not even realize they are caregivers. .
Some 35 million people in Wyoming and across the U.S. struggle to put food on the table, and older adults experiencing food insecurity face numerous chronic health risks. Alexandra Ashbrook - director of root causes and specific populations with the Food Research and Action Center - said generally, older Americans experience less food insecurity. .
Some 35 million people and across the U.S. struggle to put food on the table, and older adults experiencing food insecurity face numerous chronic health risks.