Don't be too hard on those drawing UI. In my corner of the world unemployment is still a huge problem. There are very few jobs available around here.
Underemployment is a big problem too and it's going to get worse.
Back to the original question...
I think the answer is yes, more older folks will get hurt without help. It's not just the country folks either. The real problem is older folks generally resist making lifestyle changes that would make their lives easier and safer.
My in-laws are a good example. They did an excellent job of planning financially for their golden years. They did a terrible job managing their living conditions. My FIL got transferred from IL to SC in his late 50's. They should have moved back to IL or made changes to their home and lifestyle in SC while they were still in good health. It's strange. Like most seniors I know they embraced learning how to use computers and other electronic toys, but balked at things like removing a tub and installing a walk in shower, or even very simple things like putting up grab bars and having a neighbor kid bring the mail and newspapers to the house from the boxes by the road. We eventually had to move them back to IL kicking and screaming. They were terrible about taking their meds because their memories are so bad. We figured my MIL was about 2 weeks from being hospitalized or worse when we moved them. They are doing much better now that they are up here where my wife and her brother can take care of them.
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