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Dental Health

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End of Life

End of Life

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The New Old Age

The New Old Age

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Caregiving

Caregiving

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Economics of Aging

Economics of Aging

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Aging In Place

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Healthy Aging

Healthy Aging

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Abuse & Exploitation

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Aging & the Workplace

Aging & the Workplace

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Nutrition & Aging

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Loneliness & Isolation

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Aging Matters

Dental Health Trailer | Aging Matters | NPT Reports

Tennessee ranks 49th in oral health, and almost half of those over 65 experience severe tooth loss. What treatment options are there for seniors and how will they access and pay for dental care, particularly if they lack insurance? "Aging Matters: Dental Health" considers what can be done to ensure older adults live a full life with a healthy smile.

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Disparities & Health Equity
27:58
This edition of Aging Matters focuses on health disparities among older adults.
Fall Prevention
28:29
Join NPT as we discuss Fall Prevention on this edition of AGING MATTERS.
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Aging Matters considers the benefits and challenges of aging in rural America.
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This NPT original explores the benefits/challenges of developing relationships as we age.
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Legal Help
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NPT’s Aging Matters: Legal Help sheds light on resources for legal assistance.
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A look at the risks of hospital treatment as we age and how some hospitals are adapting.
Practical Nutrition
28:31
Aging Matters: Practical Nutrition offers simple tips and advice.
Dental Health
26:53
Explores oral health and the gap in affordable dental care.
Loneliness & Isolation
29:41
NPT explores how growing older can be an isolating experience for our aging community.
Nutrition & Aging
28:33
Nutrition & Aging examines the hidden epidemic of malnutrition and undernutrition.
Aging & the Workplace
26:46
Since 2011, it's estimated that 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day in the US.
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