The Medicare agency has largely smoothed those edges and many national polls say seniors feel largely content with the program.

Cordray said seniors and people with elderly parents need more transparency.

Ms Magrath said seniors should "drop the brave face" around getting assistance in their home.

It also said seniors and residents of lower-income neighborhoods were a fast growing part of its host community.

Home Instead Senior Care founder Martin Warner said seniors group COTA Australia also was a good source of information.

Collins has continued her attack on the Greens' wealth tax policy, saying seniors would be particularly targeted by it.

Mr Whitford said seniors going back to work should consider the costs they might incur such as travel and uniforms.

It said seniors might face homelessness for the first time in their lives, which would be a challenge for central and local governments.

Lori Rose Benson of the YMCA of Greater New York said seniors populate daytime pool classes, but the evening attracts a younger, party-oriented crowd.