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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