1.   Almost three quarters of the elderly poor are women.

2.   As a psychological consultant to the elderly poor at a center in Berkeley, Calif., I see older people working against the odds and achieving fulfilling lives.

3.   Gross also noted that most states have done an inadequate job of trying to inform poor elderly who may qualify for Medicaid about the program.

4.   However, a major part of that national bill supports the poor elderly in nursing homes.

5.   In addition, he said some poor elderly who qualify refuse to take part in the program.

6.   Many fear a grim battle over money between the poor elderly, disabled and children.

7.   Seventy-five percent of the elderly poor are women.

8.   Some critics contend the wealthy elderly will gain ground at the expense of the poor elderly.

9.   The House on Wednesday gave preliminary approval to a bill that would start a prescription drug program for the elderly poor, although funding is uncertain.

10.   This is a place where poor elderly, physically disabled and mentally ill people are introduced to their first computer adventure.