Poverty

Even if you’re social distancing and limiting contact with the outside world, you’re likely aware of the tragic news of late concerning the appalling treatment of African Americans by police, as well as by other sources of power and authority in our country. The murder of George Floyd and other…

For many of us, this wasn’t the plan. We didn’t anticipate (or budget for) leaving the workforce so early. We didn’t think in our late 50s, or mid-60s or even early 70s, we would lose our jobs or no longer be employable. However, the coronavirus has had other plans for…

Life goes on during a pandemic, and so do such essential tasks as feeding yourself and loved ones. But in a time when we’ve all been advised to stay indoors and minimize social contact, the question becomes how do we get food? Do we order in from still-open restaurants? Do…

You know the feeling: you’re hungry and think about eating something. And if you can’t get to food right away, the hunger begins to gnaw at you, making it difficult to concentrate or even causing you to feel a bit faint or fatigued. But do you know what real, ongoing…

Homelessness is one of the major human rights issues facing our nation today. More than half a million Americans are living on the streets, and if we continue on this trajectory, researchers predict homelessness among baby boomers will triple by 2030. By this time, the youngest baby boomers will be…

It’s never easy to live in today’s world if you don’t have enough money. Couple the challenges of being impoverished with the realities of being a senior, and the consequences multiply- sometimes with life-altering impact. Take, for example, a new study out of University College of London and just published…