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America's new gray wave reshapes aging and life plans
AAP News features writer John Barbour surveys a rising gray wave redefining aging. Americans 65 and older are healthier, better educated, and more active, challenging retirement norms, government roles, and social supports as longevity grows and dignity extends. The piece highlights income, retirement trends, medical care, and the evolving place of the elderly in society.
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Beth J. Soldo
Georgetown University
Population Bulletin
Stanford
Bruce Jacobs
University of Rochester
Bismarck
Europe
Social Security