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What did seniors do before social security? A look at history

Before the Social Security Act was signed in 1935, over half of Americans aged 65 and older were not self-supporting. This stark reality meant that for generations, seniors had to rely on a patchwork of support systems, including family, charity, and limited pensions, to survive into old age. The question of "what did seniors do before Social Security?" reveals a history of economic insecurity and changing social structures.