Almshouse 'Farm Colony'

The transcript discusses the grim reality faced by the elderly in arms houses, highlighting the lack of progress in eliminating these institutions. It notes that there are still 1300 arms houses in the US, housing 100,000 unwanted individuals. These establishments fail to address the major issues of loneliness and a sense of uselessness among the aging population.

What is the current status of progress toward eliminating arms houses?

Describe the living conditions for the 100,000 unwanted American men and women mentioned in the text.