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Why some seniors are back in the job hunt - not because they want to, but because they have to. Seeing Seniors-- NOW on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. Imagine turning 76 years old and re-entering the work force. For some seniors, it's their choice - they enjoy staying busy and being part of their communities. For others, it's a neccesity. Poverty among seniors in New Hampshire is very real. While cost of living expenses rise, incomes usually do not. This has turned retirement, for some seniors, into a time of stress, uncertainty and need. More on what can be done to address that issue in a moment. But, first Outlook's Phil Vaughn has this "Seeing Seniors" report from Berlin. |
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The Social Security Administration has announced a 4-point-1 percent Cost-of-Living increase for 2006. More than 48-million Social Security recipients will benefit. |
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10 percent of Seniors live below the povery line in NH -- according to figures compiled by Easter Seals. Here to talk about senior poverty: Bernadette Seifert from Easter Seals, a Seniors Count social worker and Gregory Schneider a case worker from Southern NH Services. Welcome. Q GREGORY/BERNADETTE: How is POVERTY defined? Q Why are so many seniors in need Q Paint me a picture of what most seniors FACE in NH.as they age? Q How extensive is SENIOR POVERTY in MANCHESTER? transportation an issue. |
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GREGORY/BERNADETTE Q When it comes to Poverty -- How much is hidden? **What are the ELDERLy going WITHOUT?? Q With Energy Costs ESCALATING this year -- will we see more seniors thrust into POVERTY?? Q Do the elderly make up a LARGE percentage of those seeking FUEL assistance??? Q Many seniors like Lionel and Olive.are struggling to pay RISING PROPERTY TAXES as their home-assessments have SOARED. Familiar scenario -- across the state??? Q Most seniors have houses paid off.but their heating, electric and water bills keep going up. Should SENIORS be thinking of taking EQUITY out of their houses. REVERSE mortgages. Q Can you share some PERSONAL STORIES.that might help us understand what choices elderly are facing?? Q How do you find those in need? and address it? Q Are we MEDICATING the elderly into poverty?? Q Health Insurance more costly for elderly. They require MORE of it, and more expensive treatment. Medical spending TWICE as much as someone 1/2 their age. Is that a major FACTOR when it comes to poverty status?? Q **Out-of-pocket expenses like prescription drugs -often not covered by insurance, rise dramatically with age -- nearly DOUBLING the poverty rate for those 75 years of age and older. Q What's WORKING to reduce the problem? Lionel and Olive spoke about people buying medicine over food. Gov fears paying fuel over food this winter??? Q What are the Implications of Senior Poverty -- for the community at large?? For the State?? Q Does the State's lack of an INCOME tax and a sales tax.mean FEWER assistance programs for low-income seniors???? Q What more NEEDS to be done? ==== GREGORY & BERNADETTE thanking for giving us something to think about. Q Are we SAVING enough money to cover those GOLDEN years. What do we need to do now to ensure we have MONEY for later? |
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At a Seeing Seniors Community Forum -- 2 agencies that assist the elderly spoke of the biggest challenges facing NH seniors. |
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For resources for seniors and to learn more about our "Seeing Seniors" series you can log on to our website, nhptv.org/outlook. Also, just a reminder on our website you can watch NH Outlook on-line, on-demand. you can find streaming video of all of our broadcasts. |
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That concludes this edition of New Hampshire Outlook. Thanks for watching. I'm Beth Carroll. We'll see you next time. |
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We want to let you know about an upcoming "Seeing Seniors" Forum. ServiceLink Resource Center of Coos County is hosting a Community Forum in Berlin in two weeks. The forum will be held on Thursday, November 3-rd from 3 to 5 p-m at the Berlin Senior Center on Sullivan Street in Berlin. The forum is free and open to the public. To register you can call New Hampshire ServiceLink Network toll-free at 866-634-9412. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 10/18/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 8:45 minutes Why some seniors are back in the job hunt - not because they want to, but because they have to. Seeing Seniors-- NOW on New Hampshire Outlook. Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. Imagine turning 76 years old and re-entering the work force. For some seniors, it's their choice - they enjoy staying busy and being part of their communities. For others, it's a neccesity. Poverty among seniors in New Hampshire is very real. While cost of living expenses rise, incomes usually do not. This has turned retirement, for some seniors, into a time of stress, uncertainty and need. More on what can be done to address that issue in a moment. But, first Outlook's Phil Vaughn has this "Seeing Seniors" report from Berlin. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Phil Vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Lionel "Choo-Choo" Caron\Berlin Retiree; Patti Stolte\ServiceLink Director; Tony Harp\Berlin Retiree; Leila Villeneuve\Senior Meals Manager; Jerry Riendeau\Senior Meals Chef; Leona St. Hilaire\Lionel's Neighbor |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 10/18/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 16:30 minutes Why some seniors are back in the job hunt - not because they want to, but because they have to. Seeing Seniors-- NOW on New Hampshire Outlook. 10 percent of Seniors live below the povery line in NH -- according to figures compiled by Easter Seals. Here to talk about senior poverty: Bernadette Seifert from Easter Seals, a Seniors Count social worker and Gregory Schneider a case worker from Southern NH Services. Welcome. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Gregory Schneider\Southern NH Services; Bernadette Seifert\Easter Seals Seniors Count Social Worker |
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