I guess Atman also doesn't realize that this old lady was getting 5% on her savings when Obama was coronated, and is lucky to get 0.7% now. She also didn't get a COLA for 2 years, and the one coming in 2013 is offset completely higher Medicare premiums. Meanwhile, food, medicine and oil have skyrocketed. Also, she could be only receiving widow survivor benefits which rarely exceeds $800/month.
God I hate having to explain these possibilities to someone who's allergic to work.