MAXINE P. SOSO

Unjust Treatment Of Our Elderly



Posted: Sunday, November 11, 2007

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It amazes me that senior citizens, who supposed to be on a fixed income still have a hard time getting services that are vital to their well-being like, affordable health care and, housing. Sure, they may receive SSI but, by the time they pay rent, there's hardly anything left over to maintain the essential fundamentals for everyday use. For instance, a check for $800 a month.

Now, if rent is $600, how far will $200 stretch for, light, gas, toiletries, food and, a senior citizen should always have access to a telephone. Oh yes!, I forgot to mention, medication. There are some people between the ages of 60-90 years old that take multiple medications at, $30,$40,$50 even$80 something dollars, per prescription. Plus, the medicine usually plays a big part in whether they live or die.

Can anyone tell me why, a senior citizen on a fixed income should have to pay that much for medication? Sometimes, they have to chose between eating or, buying their medication. In some cases, the choice is very easy because, doing without the medication may cause them to become sicker, have sudden attacks or even, death. That is also the reason why in some cases, some senior citizens turn to cat/dog food. Being that cat and, dog food are so cheap they are able to pay for their medication and, still get a little something to eat. It's totally shameful.

Maxine is an Author/Poet/Writer/Editor/Publisher with an extraordinary passion for writing and, the Author of a collection of poetry titled, "REFLECTIONS OF LIFE".

Maxine's creative flow does not allow her to work from one book at a time therefore; she carries around 5-7 notebooks everyday. Her writing skills enable her to switch back and forth between manuscripts without a problem maintaining the accuracy of each project. Maxine has a unique style of writing. Borders or some sort of design on every page in her books represents her distinguished style.

Various sites on the Internet are home to many articles she has written. Her articles deals with situations we see far too often in every day life.



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