The latest Censis report (the most authoritative Italian social observatory) on the conditions of senior citizens, includes a figure that stands out among the others: sacrifices. Faced with a 43% increase in prices, those interviewed stated that they have decreased consumption and food expenses, 42% have cut spending for free time and 25% have cut into savings. Generally, the majority says it pays attention to special offers and below cost sales.
This is the over simplified confirmation that those who are suffering the consequences of the economic crisis are always the weaker segments of the population. Giving up a piece of life.