News in “Aging”
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September 24, 2012 - In the Media
"Why Are Lifespans Among Low-Education Whites Declining?"
From Chicago Magazine
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September 21, 2012 - In the Media
"Life Expectancy Shrinks for Less-Educated Whites in U.S."
From The New York Times
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September 6, 2012 - In the Media
"Study details racial, educational gaps in mortality rates"
From The Bay State Banner
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August 5, 2012 - From the field
Widening Gaps in Life Expectancy Reflect Race, Gender, and Education
Although longevity has increased in the United States as a whole since 1990, the gap in life expectancy between Americans with the least and the most education is widening, according to research by scholars in the ... Read More
May 11, 2012 - From the field
Reporting Partnership Explores Challenges to World's Food Supply
Food for 9 Billion examines the difficulty of feeding the world in the face of growing populations, shrinking resources, and changing diets. Read More
April 7, 2010 - Speech
The Aging of America: Challenges and Opportunities, Remarks by MacArthur President Robert Gallucci
MacArthur President Robert Gallucci discusses the Foundation's research into how Americans age now, and how various policies and practices may help them age better. Read More
April 1, 2010 - Info sheet
Research Network on an Aging Society
The MacArthur Research Network on an Aging Society is an interdisciplinary group of scholars who are conducting a broad-based analysis of how to help the nation prepare for the challenges and opportunities posed by an aging ... Read More
December 14, 2009 - Press release
Research Predicts Longer Life Expectancy for Americans, Higher Outlays for Medicare and Social Security
Current government projections may significantly underestimate the future life expectancy of Americans, according to research from the MacArthur Research Network on an Aging Society. Read More
December 9, 2009 - Publication
The Benefits of Risk Factor Prevention in Americans Aged 51 Years and Older
Article by Network members examining how investments in preventive care for older Americans could reduce long-term health care costs for the nation. Read More
September 1, 2009 - Publication
Aging in America in the Twenty-first Century: Demographic Forecasts from the MacArthur Foundation Research Network on an Aging Society
Network research finding that by 2050 Americans may live 3.1 to 7.9 years longer than official government projections, resulting in sharply higher costs for government programs that serve older citizens.
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August 1, 2009 - Publication
Strengthening Policy through Research
President's Message
Long before the current recession, rising deficits, an aging population, spiraling healthcare and entitlement costs, stagnant economic growth, and other issues were threatening America's long-term fiscal health. The deficit-financed stimulus measures signed ... Read More
March 9, 2009 - Publication
Facts & Fictions about an Aging America
This article published in Contexts magazine debunks common myths about aging in America.
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November 21, 2008 - Press release
New MacArthur Research Network to Examine Impact of Aging Society
MacArthur is creating a new inter-disciplinary research network to help America prepare for the challenges and opportunities posed by our aging society. Read More
November 21, 2008 - Speech
Aging Society Research Network Launch Speech by Michael Stegman at the Gerontological Society of America Convention
MacArthur Director of Policy and Housing Michael Stegman announces MacArthur's $4 million over three years to create a Research Network on an Aging Society to explore the significant challenges that arise from changing demographics. Read More
