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Participants earning less than $12,000 annually were 2.6 times more likely to report a barrier to seeing a doctor than those earning $50,000 or more (Fitzpatrick et al, 2004)
According to the National Council on Aging, 1 in 3 older adults receives incomes that are above the Federal Poverty Level. On average, a single older adult income per year is $25.760 (National Council on Aging, 2022).
According to American Psychological Association, nearly 14.6 % older Americans live in poverty. The economic disadvantages put these elderly at risk for further health crisis as they are unable to afford health related expenses (Fact Sheet: Age and Socioeconomic Status, 2010).