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Aging Matters

Are You AWAKE Nashville?

In the wake of an affordable-housing crisis, a family was caught off guard by an unexpected eviction. Both startling and traumatic, it spurred a mother and her daughter to action, and they formed AWAKE Nashville. It's a nonprofit that's building an affordable community for older adults.

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The Veteran Connection
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Veterans discuss the importance of staying connected with other veterans.
Aging With Honor
26:46
Veterans may struggle with shifts in roles, responsibilities, & relationships as they age.
Positive Aging
26:46
A discussion about making the most of our time and abilities as we age.
Finding Purpose In Retirement
2:30
Finding purpose in retirement can be critical to our overall well-being.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
26:46
More than 76,000 grandparents in Tennessee are responsible for their grandchildren.
Aging Matters Season 1
26:46
Nontraditional workers navigate life without the security of health & financial benefits.
Unhoused
26:46
Without access to affordable housing, low-income older adults are forced onto the streets.
Second Acts
26:46
Adults over 60 find joy, friendship and purpose as they take on new challenges.
Women Unseen
26:46
Women Unseen covers issues of older women, e.g. outliving partners and aging into poverty.
Exposing Cyber Threats
26:46
Internet crime is at an all-time high. Arming yourself with knowledge is the best defense.
Aging with Pride
26:46
LGBTQIA+ older adults face unique social, economic and health challenges.
Reimagining Long-Term Care
26:46
The cost of long-term care and burden of providing it have led to a crisis for seniors.
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