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Aging and Climate Change: Karl Pillemer, Leslie Wharton, & Ruth McDermott-Levy

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So it is an enormous mental, physical health benefit because we feel we’re still part of the world and we’re making a difference, and we are learning and we’re engaged. Ruth: That’s not prevention, that’s screening. Leslie: Helps with social isolation, gives you something to engage with others outside.

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Aging and Homelessness: Margot Kushel

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They found that between 2017 and 2030, they think the percentage of the population that’s 65 and up is going to triple in that 15-year period. These were usually very physically demanding, low paid, often usually non-union work, that they worked their whole lives and were hanging on by their fingernails. Eric: Oh, wow.