Among the elderly, those most likely to be poor are

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The old-old (age 85 and older) are more likely to be poor due to increased healthcare needs and decreased ability to work. Older women are also more likely to be poor due to factors such as lower lifetime earnings and longer life expectancies. African American and Hispanic individuals also have higher poverty rates due to discrimination, lack of access to education and employment opportunities, and systemic inequalities. Therefore, all of these groups are most likely to be poor among the elderly.

Among the Elderly, Those Most Likely to Be Poor Are