Living in Poverty

Original Airdate: October 18, 2005
According to the latest census figures, 12.5% of seniors living in Coos County live beneath the poverty level. NH Outlook producer Phil Vaughn introduces us to Lionel Caron, a retired business owner who is looking for a job so he can make ends meet. Lionel talks about his predicament, and that of other Coos County seniors: trying to live on fixed incomes that do not meet expenses. While some services are available, many seniors do not or are unable to ask for assistance. We'll look at the challenge of meeting the needs of low-income seniors all over the state.