That’s right take care of your old people because they spent years taking care of YOU. The US government reported last week that one in seven Americans struggled to get enough food to eat. Beyond that; the number of seniors who sought help from food pantries last year increased by 81%.  More alarming is the number of seniors who don’t eat the right types of food or enough food. In Oklahoma; the regional food bank provides help to those many consider the most vulnerable in their state – their senior citizens.

When asked how the Senior Feeding program helped Oklahoma senior citizens this year, seniors responded:

• “It helps me from going hungry.”
• “It helps a lot since it comes at the end of the month when I am out of food. I appreciate the help.”
• “It made the difference between eating every day of the month and having to skip meals, or eating as little as a hot dog for the entire day.”

I’m sure you are just as alarmed as I was by this information. Like you I have parent’s, grandparent’s, aunties, uncles and well people who I just care for and you can be sure I am going to check in and make sure they are getting what they need when they need it. There are services out there for people who need it and they should take advantage of it.  There are lots of volunteer opportunities for those that want to help those that are hungry at www.serve.org

Don’t let your people become a part of a nasty statistic or worse yet don’t learn there is a problem when it’s too late.

Take care of Your People.

Social Security insures families against the loss of income caused by retirement, disability, or death, with nearly universal coverage; Social Security insurance covers 94 percent of workers in paid employment and self-employment. The program has been a success; however, Social Security has a long-term solvency challenge.

Social Security insurance protects all age groups.

Social Security provides a retirement benefit that is guaranteed for life and is adjusted to keep pace with inflation.

Social Security benefits are adequately funded for another 32 years.

Social Security is the principal source of family income for nearly half of older Americans.

Social Security keeps older Americans out of poverty.

Social Security provides critical income support to minorities.

Social Security is crucial for women.

Social Security is the foundation of workers’ retirement security, but it was never intended to be the only source.

Source AARP.org