Analysis Summary:

The article's claim about older adults outpacing children in 11 states and the potential negative impact on Social Security is partially verifiable. The provided sources do not directly confirm the 11-state statistic, nor do they explicitly link the aging population to Social Security's imminent collapse, although they do address related issues like economic challenges and fraud risks for older adults. The article exhibits moderate bias by framing the demographic shift as a direct "threat" to Social Security without presenting alternative perspectives or solutions.

Detailed Analysis:

• Claim:** Older Americans continue to outpace working-age adults.
  • Verification Source #1: Supports the general trend of an aging population and its impact on economic growth.
  • Verification Source #5: Addresses prevalence of overweight and obesity from 1990 to 2021 with forecasts to 2050 for children and adults.
• Claim:** This could negatively impact the economy.
  • Verification Source #1: Supports this claim by discussing the socioeconomic challenges and opportunities related to an aging population and its impact on economic growth.
• Claim:** This could negatively impact the ability to keep the Social Security checks coming.
  • Verification Source #4: Mentions that older adults are at high risk of fraud and financial abuse, which could indirectly affect Social Security.
• Fail to cover:* None of the sources directly link the aging population to an imminent inability to pay Social Security benefits. This is a common concern related to demographic shifts, but the article presents it as a direct consequence without sufficient evidence from the provided sources.
• Claim:** Older adults outpace children in 11 states.
• Fail to cover:* None of the provided sources confirm this specific statistic. This claim is unverified.

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

• Verification Source #1: Supports the general trend of an aging population and its potential economic impact. "It combines data from the United. Nations, OECD and national sources with forward- looking analysis to assess the real impact of aging on economic growth..."
• Verification Source #4: Supports the claim that older adults are vulnerable to fraud and financial abuse. "The U.S. Social Security Administration notes that people living with dementia are at an especially high risk of becoming victims of fraud and financial abuse."
• Lack of Coverage:* The specific claim about 11 states is not covered by any of the provided sources.
• Lack of Coverage:* The direct link between the aging population and the inability to pay Social Security checks is not explicitly supported by the provided sources. While the aging population poses challenges to social security systems, the article's framing is potentially biased.