Elder Economic Security Initiative™
The Elder Economic Security Initiative™ is an exciting new initiative that seeks to build economic security for older adults through a multi-pronged approach that includes organizing, advocacy and research. The Initiative enables policy makers, aging advocates and others to develop policies and programs to help seniors age with dignity while promoting their economic security. A key component of the initiative is the Elder Economic Security Standard™ Index, a measure of well-being that determines the income and supports needed for older adults to live modestly depending on their health and life circumstances.
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- Strategies for Elder Economic Security
- Building Bridges to Economic Security Campaign
- The Elder Economic Security Standard™ Index including state indexes
- National Media Coverage
- Tracking Our Success across the States and What Our State Partners Are Saying
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State Resources
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Struggling to Make Ends Meet: Personal Profiles
Carol, a 74-year-old woman living in rural Michigan, could easily give up hope. Instead, she searches for ways to be involved in her community and seeks out services to help her reach economic security. After graduating high school, Carol got married and stayed home to raise her three children before entering the real estate business, where she stayed for almost 50 years. While working, Carol unexpectedly became pregnant with her fourth child but decided to continue working. As a self-employed real estate agent, Carol had no 401(k), but she did save for her retirement. Sadly, at the young age of 42, Carol’s husband passed away after suffering from pancreatic cancer. This took both an emotional and financial toll on Carol. She became hard-pressed to pay her mortgage and other basic needs living on her income alone. |
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