The Complexities of Elder Poverty with Tracey Gronniger

In this episode of Risking Old Age in America, host Harry Margolis discusses the increasing rates of elder poverty with Tracey Gronniger, a managing director at Justice in Aging. They explore the prevalence and underlying causes of elder poverty, especially among women and people of color, and examine the effectiveness of current support programs like Social Security and SSI. The discussion also highlights systemic issues such as the complexities in accessing benefits, inadequate asset limits, and the critical need for legislative action to better support older adults.

Topics

00:28 Meet Tracey Gronniger: Advocate for Economic Security

00:58 Understanding Elder Poverty Rates

04:10 Impact of Cost of Living on Elder Poverty

07:15 Gender and Racial Disparities in Elder Poverty

10:31 The Role of Caregiving in Elder Poverty

14:38 Programs to Alleviate Elder Poverty

16:55 Challenges in Accessing Benefits

23:45 Policy Recommendations for Reducing Elder Poverty

25:23 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

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