Correcting disability

How come we have so much technology but we cannot produce shoes that avoid blisters? Dr. Jonathan Kerr argues there are very large possibilities to adopt technologies that diminish the pain and cost of disability. "In every other sector of the economy, technology makes life cheaper, easier and better...but the typical response of insurers and government is to do everything possible not to pay for" correcting disability through the use of technology. This is a proposition that should attract the attention of social security agencies in any country.

Work for older adults, technology and health

Chapter 5 of the Americas Social Security Report 2012 discusses the extent to which older adults are able to find decent and dignified work after the age of 60, balancing technological, medical, and preventive advantages, but recognizing that illness and fragility are a really for a large portion of the population.

Under the current structure of social security schemes, individuals do not have the necessary incentives to plan renewing their professional career. To facilitate the renewal of careers is required changes in educational programs and job training, and labor laws.

Data on the U.S. social security

This link of Fast Facts & Figures provides answers to frequently asked questions about the programs SSA administers in theU.S. It highlights basic program data for the Social Security (retirement, survivors, and disability) and Supplemental Security Income programs.

In addition, this note talks about the financial problems facing the disability program of social security due to the large amount of benefit claims by fired workers and the aging of baby boomers.

Increase disability claims in Canada

In Canada, disability claims made ​​by public servants and disabilities related to mental health conditions have been in continuous ascent throughout the decade, reaching last year an all-time high. From 2009 to 2010 the percentage of disability claims of public servants increased by 16%, from 3.320 to 3.874. Click here to see complete note.