Many of us would like to look forward to spending retirement expanding our world — traveling, trying what we never had time to do, taking classes that give us new knowledge and skills. These activities are not only desirable in themselves, but they help us to live longer and healthier lives. Although this is a very important aspect to have in life, it isn't within everyone’s reach.
Much of the progress made in alleviating poverty among the elderly in the last half-century can be attributed to Social Security. It is estimated that 44 percent of the elderly—over four times the current rate—would be in poverty if this critical program did not exist. At the state level, services for low-income individuals and families have been eroded over the past few years due to the recession that began in 2007.
The Need
Poverty afflicts older women more than older men. Among all women ages 65 and older, 11 percent had income below the federal poverty threshold in 2009 while 39 percent had income below twice that threshold. Comparable rates for men ages 65 and older were 6.6 percent and 27 percent, respectively. The higher rate of poverty among women results from several factors, namely lower salaries, lower savings, and lower pensions. Additionally, the problem of poverty among older women can be exacerbated by divorce or the death of a spouse. Finally, since women live longer than men, they are more likely to deplete their financial resources during their later years.
"The segments of the older population that are disproportionately low-income include minorities, women, and older people who live alone. Efforts to reduce spending on safety-net programs are shortsighted because they worsen the difficulties low-income people have in acquiring food, health care, shelter, and education. They also make it harder for them to form and maintain families. Short-term savings to state and federal budgets from such cuts ignore the human costs and other unintended consequences such as emergency room visits by those without health insurance, inappropriate institutionalization of disabled people, and a less educated and productive workforce. All of these impose significant societal costs in the long run and hence cannot be considered true ― savings at all."
The Solution
The World Through Him, Inc. provides increased involvement among the senior population in the planning, development and execution of strategies. The programs we offer will assist them to meet their pre-planning needs of savings and financial stability, which is a part of our family involvement also. This is done by respect, treating the elderly with humble assistance, justly, and with dignity. Also ensure that they receive acceptable level of consumption that meets their basic physical needs, including food, exercise, shelter, clothing, and other necessary items.
The World Through Him, Inc. understands that they can’t provide all resources to every elderly person or family across the world alone or be in every community in need of this support. However,in leading by example our vision encompasses by growing through others, including but not limited to or by other churches/organizations that provide healthy principles to elderly people in low-income areas in the world.
Much of the progress made in alleviating poverty among the elderly in the last half-century can be attributed to Social Security. It is estimated that 44 percent of the elderly—over four times the current rate—would be in poverty if this critical program did not exist. At the state level, services for low-income individuals and families have been eroded over the past few years due to the recession that began in 2007.
The Need
Poverty afflicts older women more than older men. Among all women ages 65 and older, 11 percent had income below the federal poverty threshold in 2009 while 39 percent had income below twice that threshold. Comparable rates for men ages 65 and older were 6.6 percent and 27 percent, respectively. The higher rate of poverty among women results from several factors, namely lower salaries, lower savings, and lower pensions. Additionally, the problem of poverty among older women can be exacerbated by divorce or the death of a spouse. Finally, since women live longer than men, they are more likely to deplete their financial resources during their later years.
"The segments of the older population that are disproportionately low-income include minorities, women, and older people who live alone. Efforts to reduce spending on safety-net programs are shortsighted because they worsen the difficulties low-income people have in acquiring food, health care, shelter, and education. They also make it harder for them to form and maintain families. Short-term savings to state and federal budgets from such cuts ignore the human costs and other unintended consequences such as emergency room visits by those without health insurance, inappropriate institutionalization of disabled people, and a less educated and productive workforce. All of these impose significant societal costs in the long run and hence cannot be considered true ― savings at all."
The Solution
The World Through Him, Inc. provides increased involvement among the senior population in the planning, development and execution of strategies. The programs we offer will assist them to meet their pre-planning needs of savings and financial stability, which is a part of our family involvement also. This is done by respect, treating the elderly with humble assistance, justly, and with dignity. Also ensure that they receive acceptable level of consumption that meets their basic physical needs, including food, exercise, shelter, clothing, and other necessary items.
The World Through Him, Inc. understands that they can’t provide all resources to every elderly person or family across the world alone or be in every community in need of this support. However,in leading by example our vision encompasses by growing through others, including but not limited to or by other churches/organizations that provide healthy principles to elderly people in low-income areas in the world.
The World Through Him, Inc. (888)-963-7213
Ephesians 2:18 For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.
Elderly Involvement
Inspired by I Kings 3:14
