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America’s aging population is one of the fastest
growing segments of society.
By 2030, the
population of people 65 years of age and over is
expected to double, growing from 35 million (in
2008) to 72 million, and representing nearly 20
percent of the...
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America’s aging population is one of the fastest
growing segments of society.
By 2030, the
population of people 65 years of age and over is
expected to double, growing from 35 million (in
2008) to 72 million, and representing nearly 20
percent of the total U.
S.
population.
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Elder-accessible gardens create opportunities
for older volunteers to contribute their time and
expertise to grow nutritious foods, socialize with one
another, and pass on cross-generational knowledge
to younger community members.
Gardening is also
a great way to engage people of all age groups
in physical activity.
Done correctly, gardening can
provide non-strenuous exercise and quality time
outdoors.
Increasing accessibility to these benefits
should be a priority for new and existing gardens.
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Researchers have found that aging, as well as
medication, can bring physiological changes that
may affect appetite, the sense of taste, or even
the ability to chew and swallow foods.
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With those
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