No longer seen as a minority, as a category of Americans, however the elderly do face social and economic disadvantages. But differ from blacks, Hispanics and women.
The elderly are a diverse category of people including men and women, all races and ethnicities, and members of every social class and from all walks of life.
In other words, they are unlikely to define themselves collectively as old people,by hanging out flags, declaring their senior status. On the contrary, although aware of their age the elderly commonly think of themselves in other social categories.
Privately disadvantaged
As all Americans grow old, their changes of being poor increased, especially minorities such as Hispanics, blacks and women. Among all the categories of elderly people, however poverty lurks in the shadows, hidden from view by many who choose to focus on other issues.
Personal pride and a desire to maintain the dignity of independent living taught to Americans from childhood – elderly people may keep financial problems a secret,even from their on families, causing the quality of their life to further decline.
It is often difficult for people who have supported their children for years to admit that they can no longer provide for themselves, even though, it may be through not fault of their own. In addition, elderly people confined to their homes by physical disabilities or fear; often suffer economic disadvantages very privately.
Creativity and determination is needed by all, to find answers to provide and protect our national treasure – The Elderly
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