ID

FCS-70P

Authors as Published

Karen DeBord, Virginia Cooperative Extension Specialist, Family and Human Development, Virginia Tech, reviewed by Crystal Tyler-Mackey, Community Viability Specialist, Department of Agricultural, Leadership, & Community Education, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech.

Cover, Aging With Dignity

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Life expectancy has increased dramatically in the past 100 years: 1 in every 8 Americans is age 65 or older. For most, this means an increase in the number of healthy years.

Chronological age differs from biological age. How will you age? What do you know about care options? Will you be responsible for others as they age?


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Publication Date

May 8, 2020