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demographics
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The older population is growing and becoming more diverse
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) has published its profile of older Americans 2021, an annual summary of critical statistics related…
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Report updates profile of older Americans
More than 15 percent of the U.S. population – one in every seven people – is now age 65 or…
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Talking ’bout the next generation: Webcast to look at millennials and population growth
Update: This webcast has been postponed. We will update with a new date and time ASAP. OK, I just realized…
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Get ready for annual U.S. data on poverty, uninsured and income
It’s about that time. If you’ve been covering social determinants for a while, you’ve likely familiarized with the U.S. Census…
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New NIA report highlights health, aging trends
Prevalence of chronic disease is on the rise, and the ability to afford nursing home care is declining among older…
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Experts discuss coming shifts in quality of life, culture around aging
“Have we matched our healthspan to our life span?” AgeWave.com founder and author Ken Dychtwald asked that question yesterday of…
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Shifting projections mean U.S. population is aging faster
New Census Bureau numbers forecast that there will be more older people in the United States than previously anticipated. As…
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New and noteworthy tidbits on the aging and health care beat
The Center for Budget and Policy Priorities has published a new report that looks at Social Security’s role in keeping…
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Shifts in aging populations affect communities; check data for your state
Which region of the country is aging most rapidly? It’s New England, where all six states appear on the list…
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Baby boomers’ votes have potential to influence many political issues
Governing magazine has joined the ranks of publications turning a spotlight on the aging of America. Especially worth reading is…