This is such an unfortunate statistic. We are noticing nowadays the severity in inflation that has made the prices of housing, groceries, gas, etc. all excessively expensive. People are having hard times affording basic life needs which is not okay. There is ongoing increase in the amount of individuals living in poverty which has yet to be addressed efficiently. As the prices of things go up, we notice that pay and assistance from the states are not meeting people at a common ground. When a person is making less than it cost to live, there is a problem. These issues only promote further health challenges like being able to afford medications, appointments/check ups, etc. People are unable to take care of themselves sufficiently which is a huge issue.

Access to safe transportation is huge in implementing healthier behaviors for aging individuals. For hose who require advanced modes of transportation or help from another individual to get them to their appointments, public transit is essential. Some states even organize transportation groups that are designed to help older individuals who may be disabled or need the assistance. Access to such transportation allows people to stay on top of their own health and be able to make their appointments adn continue care with providers. For those who aim to maintain their independence as long as they can, public transportation is a great way to do so. Even if they cannot drive themselves they still have options to keep mobility.

There are so many limiting factors to healthcare that we are noticing in todays society. Medicare is a widely used form of insurance provided through the government for lower income individuals, yet it does not provide access to all possible needs. Many are limited to the type of care they receive solely based on what organizations accept Medicare. Many offices choose to not work with this program so that they can make more profit. It is a sad reality that even aging individuals who need the extra help for possible health conditions are limited to what they can recieve and afford.