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The Science of Aging: New Insights Into When “Old Age” Begins


Increases in life expectancy and later retirement could explain the shift in public perception of when old age begins. Middle-aged and older adults believe that old age begins later in life than their peers did decades ago, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association.

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