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Aging in America: Survive or Thrive
Healthcare
The current healthcare system was designed to better serve the acute care needs of the young rather than the complex and chronic needs of an older population. This is reflected in the fact there are approximately 60,000 pediatricians in the U.S., but only about 7000 geriatricians. However, innovative solutions like an “age-friendly” emergency department at UC San Francisco are being developed.
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Aging in America: Survive or Thrive is a one-hour documentary narrated by Martin Sheen.