The Problem Of The Aged Poor (1895)

The Problem of the Aged Poor is a book written by Geoffrey Drage in 1895 that addresses the issue of poverty among elderly individuals in England during the late 19th century. The book explores the causes and consequences of this problem, as well as potential solutions and policy recommendations.Drage argues that the growing number of elderly individuals living in poverty is a result of various social and economic factors, including changes in family structures, inadequate pensions and social welfare programs, and the rising cost of living. He also highlights the negative impact of poverty on the physical and mental health of elderly individuals, as well as the burden it places on society as a whole.To address this issue, Drage proposes a range of policy solutions, such as increasing access to affordable housing and healthcare, improving pension schemes, and providing greater support to family caregivers. He also emphasizes the importance of community-based initiatives and philanthropic efforts in addressing the needs of the aged poor.Overall, The Problem of the Aged Poor provides a comprehensive analysis of a pressing social issue and offers practical recommendations for addressing it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.