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Older Americans Wire: Health, Society and Family - April 13, 2012
Submission deadline: Thursday, April 12, 2012
Distribution date: Friday, April 13, 2012
Related Events: May is Older Americans Month
Related Channel: Aging
* Health
o Chronic disease, e.g. Alzheimers/dementia, arthritis, diabetes, pain, insomnia/sleep disorders, etc.
o Physical activity and fitness safety
o Appearance: aging gracefully, wrinkles, protecting your skin, men vs. women
o Mental health
o Sexuality issues, e.g. menopause, erectile dysfunction and viagra, etc.
o Healthcare policies, medicine, and Medicare
o Preoccupation with aging: age research, fountain of youth myths, turning back the clocks
* Society
o Job market for aging boomers
o Positive contributions to society
o Social security worries
o Retirement savings
o Elderly care/assisted living
o Long term care
* Family
o raising grandchildren, other family trends
o Maintaining/changing relationships
o End of life issues
o Grief and loss
