Document Type
Fact Sheet
Publication Date
6-2026
Keywords
Elder Economic Security Standard Index, Elder Index, Social Security, income, older adults, affordable housing, health care, Massachusetts
Disciplines
Demography, Population, and Ecology | Gerontology | Public Policy | Social Welfare
Abstract
Social Security remains the foundation of retirement income, but for millions of older adults it does not fully cover the cost of basic necessities such as housing, health care, food, and transportation.
Recommended Citation
Center for Social and Demographic Research on Aging, University of Massachusetts Boston, "How Far Does Social Security Go? Comparing Benefits to Elder Index 2025: Infographic" (2026). Center for Social and Demographic Research on Aging Publications. 121.
https://scholarworks.umb.edu/demographyofaging/121
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