For most older people around the world living with an extended circle of family is the norm, compared to the United States, where more older people live alone, according to research conducted in 2020 by Pew Research Center.
Here in America, 27 percent of adults age 60 and older live alone, compared to only 16 percent of adults in 130 countries and territories included in the study. In many countries in the Asia-Pacific, sub-Saharan Africa, and the Middle East-North Africa regions, fewer than 5 percent of seniors live alone.
Around the world, it’s more common for people 60 and older to live in extended-family households. Only 6 percent of U.S. seniors live that way. Of course, Americans are generally less inclined to remain in the place in which they were born or grew up.
Other factors that influence how older people live include cultural or religious traditions that encourage extended family lifestyles.
Seniors Deserve the Money That’s Entitled to Them
Whether you live alone, with a partner, or with family, more income eases stress in retirement, which is why Council of Seniors is urging Congress to pass The SAVE Benefits Act. In recent years, the Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) has been non-existent or very insubstantial. With the passage of this bill, $581 will be returned to seniors who qualify.
Please take the time to sign our petition. We must show greedy politicians in Washington the strong support for this bill.
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