For retirees in the U.S. in 2022, there’s arguably no topic more popular than senior health and wellness.

Health and wellness are important matters for everyone. But as a person ages, their well-being becomes a bigger priority.

Seniors don’t just want to be healthy for the sake of it. Retirement is a time to enjoy life. The quality of your life is directly related to your state of well-being. But are all seniors getting as much from retirement as they could be?

Whether you’re a socialite or an introvert, a world traveler or a homebody, you deserve to enjoy your retirement to the fullest. But what’s holding America’s seniors back?

Are America’s Seniors Being Neglected?

The topic of neglect in the senior community brings to mind images of retirement homes and caregiver arrangements. But sometimes a person must neglect their own needs by necessity.

What could cause this? Financial difficulties can put people in tough spots. Even those seniors who have been responsible throughout life can be put in a tough spot when money runs low. As a person’s needs grow and their retirement resources lessen when compared to inflation, problems can arise.

Some seniors go without the medical care they need. Others deprive themselves of some of their retirement plans that had been in place for a lifetime, and this can lead to mental health issues that may grow worse over time.

This is why Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are so crucial. They’re not just a boost to your bank account — they’re an investment in your well-being.

Help NORA Support Senior Health and Wellness

When we fight for Social Security COLAs, we’re fighting for the well-being of retirees. You deserve resources to support your health and your future in retirement. Do you support our cause?

Sign here to show your support for yearly Social Security increases pegged to inflation. We’ll be focusing on content like this all September for Healthy Aging Month — follow us on Twitter and Facebook for more.