Now is not a good time for senior citizens, that is, unless death is imminent in less than ten years. In empire, the future of Social Security benefits and Medicare is shaky. Both could be “insolvent” before then, or the ever more Draconian government could simply mummify both programs. With the senior citizen population increasing in size and decrepitude, there will be a major crisis.
What is even more frightening is that the aforementioned senior citizens are not the infamous “Baby Boomers.” Rather, they are the parents of the “Baby Boomers.” Currently, the oldest “Baby Boomers” are 73 years of age. Currently, Only a small minority of them are experiencing decrepitude. However, they are probably in worse physical shape than their parents were at the same age. In ten years, the leading edge of the “Baby Boomer” demographic will be require about the same medical needs as their (still alive) aging parents. Medicare would go broke no matter what kind of “fix” is applied.
As mentioned in a previous Note, there will be huge proliferation of “little old ladies.” The “Baby Boomers” will supply myriad “little old ladies.” What is the world going to do with hundreds of millions of “little old ladies”?
Addendum: Legalization of “assisted suicide” or euthanasia is becoming a popular movement. Expect more Draconian measures in the near future. Robotics and AI (artificial intelligence) will probably introduce squads of euthanasia androids that will actively seek and terminate senior citizens. The devices will be made autonomous such that the authorities can avoid responsibility and accountability.