Problem:
After reviewing the course materials for this week and your own research, answer the following questions: What are the primary factors contributing to poverty among the elderly population? How does poverty in old age affect physical and mental health outcomes? What are some of the challenges faced by older adults in saving for retirement, and what strategies can be implemented to promote financial security in later life? Are there disparities in socioeconomic status amongst the aging population based on gender, race, or ethnicity? If so, how do these disparities contribute among certain groups of older adults? Cite your source(s) in your initial discussion posting and reply to at least one other student's and/or the Professor's additional postings.