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Aging Matters
Opioids & Addiction
Season 1
Episode 15
The painful story of addiction is the focus of the next edition of Aging Matters. Adults over age 50 are one of the fastest-growing groups for substance misuse and abuse. NPT Reports Aging Matters: Opioids & Addiction explores how older adults and their families deal with the medical, social and economic challenges of this public health threat.
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Aging Matters considers the benefits and challenges of aging in rural America.

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A look at the risks of hospital treatment as we age and how some hospitals are adapting.

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NPT explores how growing older can be an isolating experience for our aging community.

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Nutrition & Aging examines the hidden epidemic of malnutrition and undernutrition.

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The sixth documentary in Nashville Public Television's Aging Matters series.