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Video Links

Video 1: How an Aging Population Will Change the World

Description: According the Pew Research Center, the number of elderly people will triple by 2050. How will this affect the world?

Video 2: Growing Old in America

Description: Lisa Ling explores what it means to grow old in America.

Video 3: Old and Poor

Description: This video highlights the experiences of poor senior citizens.

Audio Links

Audio 1: A Cartoonist’s Funny, Heartbreaking Take on Caring for Aging Parents

Description: Roz Chast’s cartoon series describes the experience of many children caring for elderly parents.

Audio 2: Easing Old People’s Loneliness Can Help Keep Them Healthy

Description: Loneliness can be detrimental to health. Many elderly people find themselves alone—researchers are finding ways to combat loneliness.

Article Links

Article 1: The Risks of Social Isolation for Older Adults

Description: This article discusses the risk factors of social isolation among the elderly.

Article 2: An Age-Old Problem: Who Is “Elderly”?

Description: This article looks at relative ideas about age.