Provided a retirement fund for the elderly:
Agricultural Adjustment Act.
Rural Electrification Administration.
Civilian Conservation Corps.
Social Security Administration.
The Agricultural Adjustment Act provided financial assistance to farmers and helped stabilize agricultural prices. This indirectly helped elderly farmers who relied on their farms for income.
The Rural Electrification Administration brought electricity to rural areas, improving living conditions for elderly residents who previously had limited access to modern conveniences.
The Civilian Conservation Corps provided job opportunities for young men during the Great Depression, which helped alleviate financial burdens for their families, including elderly dependents.
The Social Security Administration established the Social Security program, which provides retirement benefits for elderly Americans. This program has been essential in helping elderly individuals maintain financial security during their retirement years.