Social Insecurity: Work, Family & Retirement


60m 1998

Brief Synopsis

Using the Socratic dialogue format of hypothetical situations and role playing, a panel of experts probes the complexities of such matters as: the responsibilities families face with an aging parent; the government's role in caring for the elderly; productivity and long-term care as life expectancy

Film Details

Also Known As
Social Insecurity: Work, Family & Retirement
Release Date
1998
Production Company
Century Foundation; Fred Friendly Seminars

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

Using the Socratic dialogue format of hypothetical situations and role playing, a panel of experts probes the complexities of such matters as: the responsibilities families face with an aging parent; the government's role in caring for the elderly; productivity and long-term care as life expectancy increases; early retirement incentives versus delayed retirement benefits; the financial and emotional burden of a sick spouse; health care coverage following retirement; the reliability of Social Security for future generations; and questions surrounding a revised Social Security system.

Film Details

Also Known As
Social Insecurity: Work, Family & Retirement
Release Date
1998
Production Company
Century Foundation; Fred Friendly Seminars

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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