WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) – Many people you see at the grocery store over 65 could be struggling to afford what’s in their cart. A United Way of Marathon County report shows 47% of seniors struggle to afford basic needs.
The number of seniors who don’t have enough income to support basic needs has increased 9% in the past three years, according to the ALICE report. United Way of Marathon County workers expect to see more seniors struggle with affordability.
Wayne Ramsden, a former pastor who lives in Schofield, said he and his wife had to use their savings recently…