Economic Security

Offering one-stop centers that put older adults on the road to stability

Retirement is not "golden" for all older adults. Nearly a third of Americans aged 65+ are economically insecure—living at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.

These older adults struggle each day to stay afloat. They face rising housing and health care bills, diminished savings, and often job loss.

Our Economic Security Initiative is pioneering a new way to help. We’ve established eight innovative community centers where economically disadvantaged older adults can get one-on-one assistance.

Here, counselors look at all of an individual’s needs—and find the right mix of benefits and services that can help them get back on their feet.

How We Help

• Connecting Older Adults to Support
  Our eight Economic Security Service Centers are finding new ways to help older adults in need. See how.
• Who Are the Economically Disadvantaged?
  Our research shows they include women of color aged 75+ who are living alone. Explore more facts on Americans aged 65+. See statistics on Americans aged 55-64.
• Economic Security: What’s Happening in the Field
  Take an in-depth look at how organizations nationwide are taking a new approach to helping people on the verge of poverty. Read our magazine Innovations. 

Find more resources on economic security. 

See how you can help.

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