Home Care: Hundreds of Thousands Do Not Receive the Support They Are Entitled To
A new study reveals that many individuals in need of home care in Germany are not receiving the state assistance they qualify for, despite government promises to strengthen home care provisions.
President Yoon proposes giving more basic pensions to impoverished seniors, addressing concerns over couple pension cuts
President Yoon suggests improving the basic pension system by providing higher benefits to low-income seniors to combat poverty-induced issues, including high suicide rates among the elderly.
Elderly man whose retirement was suspended after being declared dead for the second time said he is living on donations: 'I can’t take working anymore'
José Borges da Silva, an 81-year-old man in Brazil, is struggling financially after his retirement benefits were suspended for the second time due to being mistakenly declared dead.
Resilience in Extreme Situations
The article recounts the story of Inés, an almost 90-year-old woman, who, despite facing adversity and poverty after her husband's abandonment, showcases incredible resilience as she navigates her challenges while caring for her mentally ill son.
Between a Cart and the KOSPI [Jo Hyung-geun's Low Voice]
The article reflects on the struggles of an elderly woman collecting recyclable materials in a cart, highlighting the societal perceptions of poverty and the hardships faced by the elderly in contemporary South Korea.
Elementary School Diploma at 89... 'Studying Was So Fun'
An 89-year-old grandmother graduated from a lifelong learning school in South Korea, fulfilling her dream of being a student after missing out on education in her youth due to poverty and historical circumstances.
Elderly poverty rate reaches all-time low of 35.9%... falls for the first time in three years
South Korea's elderly poverty rate has declined to a record low of 35.9%, attributed to an increase in pension enrollment among the older population.
SDP's remarks on HDZ's model for pensioners: In real life, this is called poverty
The SDP organization in Osijek-Baranja County criticized HDZ's claims of caring for the elderly, arguing that new pricing for elder care homes exposes underlying economic hardships.