In the third age, they fear starvation because of the increase in food prices

The global economic crisis is particularly affecting low-income older people who are economically disadvantaged and have less access to mental health services. Prati Melani, M.D., study director and physician at Michigan Medical, UM University Academic Medical Center said: “For our most vulnerable seniors, the sharp increase in food prices could worsen their situation” and continued: “These new findings point to a need for better support in the food needs of adults over the age of 50”.