I would hardly call those in their 60’s senior citizens. (although I believe social security states one can collect when they turn 65)
But, This article is discussing those who lived through the depression which would be those probably be those born in the 20’s,30’s or before if they are still alive.
Most of the seniors who are living off of Medicare discussed in this article are the ones who fully invested in it, to make it sound like seniors are ‘milking the system’ just sounds wrong.
Social Security can be collected at a reduced rate at age 62 !