Source : MacArthur foundation research network on an aging society

The dramatic increase in life expectancy in the United States and
all other developed nations in the 20th century is one of the greatest
cultural and scientific advances in our history. Yet, we are woefully
unprepared to address the challenges—such as potential conflicts
aggravated by generational differences—and take advantage of the
opportunities—unleashing the productivity inherent in a healthy
elderly population, for example—that stand before us.

Seven myths

1. Aging in America is a temporary phenomenon
   caused by the baby boom.
2. Physical and mental capacity inevitably decline
   with biological aging.
3. Aging mainly impacts the elderly.
4. In an aging society, the young and old are
   inevitably pitted against each other.
5. Policymakersmust choose between investments
   in youth or the elderly.
6. The biggest public problems facing an aging
   America stemfromSocial Security andMedicare/Medicaid.
7.  We can stabilize the age of our population by
   increasing immigration.

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