So, old people who never saved a dime in their lives don't want anyone to call them on it, or put them through the ordeal of admitting in writing that they are irresponsible losers?
Bingo! Mr. Inspectorette and I finally retired last year. We were mentally ready to retire at least five years before we were financially able. The last year we worked was the most difficult we had - we couldn't wait until our retirement date, but we hung in there because if we had retired sooner, our pensions, retiree medical benefits, 401K, etc., wouldn't have been enough for a comfortable retirement.
So it really chaps me to hear seniors whining about being poor because, in many cases (not all), they just didn't want to take the steps necessary to provide for themselves. Just let the government take care of you - ptui!