Thursday, February 9, 2012

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Longer life expectancies are a good "problem" to have. As our Guide to US Government Info points out, however, ever-longer lifespans mark a change to American society that requires careful thought and attention.

Life at 90 in America
A new report from the US Census Bureau states that the number of persons aged 90 or older has almost tripled since 1980, and will increase to more than 7.6 million over the next 40 years. How will that impact government benefit programs like Social Security and Medicare?
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The Future of Social Security
It seems like many people in my under-35 age bracket are skeptical that aid programs such as Social Security will still be intact by the time we reach retirement age--and with good reason. Will it actually go belly up?

Understanding the Aging Process
What, exactly, happens to our bodies as we age? Our Guide to Longevity sheds some light on the process the National Institutes of Health call 'one of nature's least understood.'

Senior-Friendly Travel Destinations in the US
Longer lives means more time to travel: here are some of the top budget destinations in the US for seniors.
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