Aging & Society.

The fact that Americans are living longer and healthier will have a profound impact on most areas of our lives. Here are brief summaries of, and links to, recent news articles that can help you "stay ahead" of the demographic curve.

April 19, 2010
 

• Redefining the centenarian spirit

March 25, 2010

• Increased longevity is posing a challenge for retirees

November 3, 2009

• Can boomers lead an elder revolution?

September 21, 2009

• Alzheimer's disease soars worldwide, experts call for global focus

August 20, 2009

• Study: Americans gained 73 extra days of life in 2007

June 23, 2009

• Number of 65 or older to triple by 2050

Posted May 27, 2009

• Can we afford the cancer care of the future?

Posted May 8, 2009

• Seniors who volunteer may live longer lives

Posted April 15, 2009

• Anti-aging research and ethnicity
• Is it possible? Just say ‘no’ to aging
• Burbs, boomers and the effects of age

Posted March 25, 2009

• With Alzheimer's, health care costs could triple

Posted March 16, 2009

• Is 30 the new 80? Study says aging begins at 27

Posted November 21, 2008

• Financial meltdown means more elderly are facing the "longevity risk"

Posted November 19, 2008

• Aging baby boomers likely to see a shortage of doctors

Posted October 7, 2008

• Economy forcing many seniors to cut back on health care - stories from Chicago
• Health takes a hit as people deal with the economy

Posted September 10, 2008

• Fewer doctors going into internal medicine -- does not auger well for baby boomers

Posted August 11, 2008

• Aging baby boomers drive hospital growth

Posted August 7, 2008

• Aging population puts a strain on U.S. healthcare

Posted July 14, 2008

• Older Americans may be happier than young ones
• The elder care crunch and the need for geriatricians

Posted June 12, 2008

• New statistics show life expectancy on the rise in US

Posted June 5, 2008

• Get ready to live longer. Comments from the World Science Festival

Posted June 3, 2008

• US News & World Report: Is $1 million enough to retire on?

Posted April 23, 2008

• Life expectancy declines in some regions of the country

Posted April 15, 2008

• Major Institute of Medicine study says healthcare system not prepared for aging boomers

Posted April 3, 2008

• Shaky markets stall retirement for many baby boomers

Posted March 27, 2008

• Most Americans living longer, better -- but disparities exist

Posted March 25, 2008

• Longevity gap widens between "have's" and "have nots"

Posted March 18, 2008

• One-third of seniors report mental decline
• Eighteen percent of Boomers are expected to get Alzheimer's disease

Posted March 12, 2008

• Survey: Aging Americans unsure if they will be able to afford to retire

Posted March 6, 2008

• New estimate : Couples need $225K set aside for medical bills before quitting the workforce

Posted March 3, 2008

• "No Country for Old People" -- article on enriching the lives of those who still have much to contribute

Posted February 26, 2008

• Federal government predicts dramatic increase in health care costs

Posted February 14, 2008

• Senior benefit costs rise sharply

Posted February 13, 2008

• First baby boomer receives first social security check

Posted February 12, 2008

• Living to 100 may be easier than you think

Posted February 4, 2008

• Getting old, faster and faster - demographers take a new look at aging

Posted January 23, 2008

• Opinion piece from Bloomberg.com: Early retirement is more than a pipe dream

Posted January 18, 2008

• Will aging baby boomers lose their Social Security benefits?

Posted January 10, 2008

• Despite a rocky beginning, Medicare's drug benefit program is saving seniors money