Lolly
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I was going to put this in the "Retirement" section, however I believe this goes beyond that.. The sociological issues outlined in this article show why a increasing number of elderly will find themselves without caregivers . How many worry about becoming Orphans in their Old, OLD age... when you cannot care for yourself. Do you feel confident your family will care for you and see to your welfare? what steps have you or are you taking to insure your welfare and dignity?
http://amadaseniorcare.com/blog/2015/06/19/orphan-seniors-preparing-for-the-future/
http://amadaseniorcare.com/blog/2015/06/19/orphan-seniors-preparing-for-the-future/
When one hears the word “orphan,” generally images of a child without parents come to mind. But there is a growing population of another kind of orphan in our society. Currently, one-quarter of Americans over 65 are at risk of becoming orphan seniors – individuals who have no children, spouse or other family to take care of them as they age.
Dr. Maria Torroella Carney, chief of geriatric and palliative medicine at North Shore-LIJ Health System, conducted a study that shows the number of orphan seniors is growing and will continue to grow. According to U.S. census data, one-third of Americans between the ages of 45 and 63 are single, which is a 50 percent increase from 1980. Also, 19 percent of women age 40 to 44 are childless, compared with 10 percent in 1980.