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The Challenges of Senior Spending Patterns and Poverty

May 11, 2019 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Spending patterns and poverty in seniors

While finances can be a challenge at any age, the problem is often particularly important for seniors. Seniors often live on a fixed income and may face significant expenses. There are also links between senior spending patterns and poverty.

Take a look at the infographic below to see some of the current patterns – and why this is such a concerning field. Next week we’ll dig more into the numbers and what these statistics mean for caregivers.

Senior Spending Patterns and Poverty

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Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH

About Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH

Angelica is a gerontologist and has over 16 years of experience working with diverse communities in support of seniors and caregivers with chronic disease management and overall health and well-being throughout the country.
 
You can read more about her background here.

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