Helen Dennis
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
- 39
- Latest publication
- Sep 6, 2026
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- Jul 11, 2026
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Successfully Aging: An interview about aging and longevity with grandchildren (opens the original)
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It’s not what I anticipated when my three grandchildren — ages 17, 20 and 23 — came to visit me before going to dinner. It was to celebrate my 86th birthday. (OK, how old did you think I was?) I realized having all three in my living room at one time was an opportunity. So, I asked these beautiful young adults, “How would you like to help me write a column?” They agreed to a collective interview. Here are the questions and some of what I learned. 1. What do you think of when I say the word aging
Successfully Aging: The economic contributions of people aged 50 years and older (opens the original)
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Q. I continue to read that our seniors are a drain on the economy with the costs of Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and other government age-related programs. I don’t want to feel guilty because I certainly do my part. Can you provide another side of the story? Thanks. B.K. Thank you for that very important question. Clearly, the programs you mentioned are a significant part of our government’s budget and expenses. However, there is another side to the story. It’s called the longevity econo
Successfully Aging: The economic contributions of people aged 50 years and older (opens the original)
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Q. I continue to read that our seniors are a drain on the economy with the costs of Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and other government age-related programs. I don’t want to feel guilty because I certainly do my part. Can you provide another side of the story? Thanks. B.K. Thank you for that very important question. Clearly, the programs you mentioned are a significant part of our government’s budget and expenses. However, there is another side to the story. It’s called the longevity econo
Successfully Aging: The economic contributions of people aged 50 years and older (opens the original)
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Q. I continue to read that our seniors are a drain on the economy with the costs of Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and other government age-related programs. I don’t want to feel guilty because I certainly do my part. Can you provide another side of the story? Thanks. B.K. Thank you for that very important question. Clearly, the programs you mentioned are a significant part of our government’s budget and expenses. However, there is another side to the story. It’s called the longevity econo
Successfully Aging: The economic contributions of people aged 50 years and older (opens the original)
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Q. I continue to read that our seniors are a drain on the economy with the costs of Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and other government age-related programs. I don’t want to feel guilty because I certainly do my part. Can you provide another side of the story? Thanks. B.K. Thank you for that very important question. Clearly, the programs you mentioned are a significant part of our government’s budget and expenses. However, there is another side to the story. It’s called the longevity econo
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