The State Of Aging In The Valley

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Published: Saturday, October 7, 2017 - 7:47pm

Updated: Monday, February 22, 2021 - 11:56am

Published: Oct.16, 2017
By Kathy Ritchie, Carrie Jung, Matthew Casey, Rodrigo Cervantes, Annika Cline, Christina Estes, Stina Sieg, Will Stone

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rizona has long been a destination for older Americans with its pristine retirement communities. But aging in America isn’t what it used to be. It’s expensive and sometimes isolating. This series aims to explore the reality of an aging society. The aging issue isn’t going away — so let's talk about it.

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Male Caregivers

Part I
Male Caregivers
An aging population means more husbands and sons will be caregivers.
Oct. 16, 2017 →

Retraining The Brain

Part II
Retraining The Brain
When short-term memory fades, researchers try tapping into procedural memory.
Oct. 17, 2017 →

Latino Caregivers

Part III
Latino Caregivers
A Valley Latina sees caring for her mother as part of life's circle.
Oct. 18, 2017 →

Concerns In Mexico

Part IV
Concerns In Mexico
As Mexico’s elder population grows, so do concerns about dementia.
Oct. 19, 2017 →

Part V
Healthy Aging
Meet three women over 55 who can do things like touch their toes, and stand on their shoulders.
Oct. 20, 2017 →

Working Past 65

Part VI
Working Past 65
A look at the opportunities and challenges of working past age 65.
Oct. 23, 2017 →

Dr. Pauline Boss Shares Stories, Insights On 'Ambiguous Loss' →

Alternative Housing

Part VII
Alternative Housing
Developers offer alternative housing options for seniors as wants, needs change.
Oct. 24, 2017→

Part VIII
Aging And Tech
Technology aims to change how we age in the coming decades.
Oct. 25, 2017 →

Part IX
Early Onset
One couple navigates life after an early-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis.
Oct. 26, 2017 →

Part X
'Ambiguous Loss'
Learning about 'ambiguous loss' helps some caregivers cope with grief.
Oct. 27, 2017 →

Business Science Aging

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