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Rural Aging Occurs in Different Places for Very Different Reasons

December 20, 2018 John Cromartie, Economic Research Service

As the United States population ages, many Americans age 65 or older are making their homes in rural communities. In fact, 19 percent of the U.S. rural (nonmetro) population is 65 years or older, compared with 15 percent in urban (metro) areas. Rural counties make up nearly 85 percent of the 1,104...

Research and Science

Grandparents Help Kids Develop Good Eating Habits

March 31, 2014 Trish (Oma) Britten, Nutritionist, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Grandkids are a grandparent’s greatest treasure. From time to time during grandchildren’s young lives, grandparents may have the pleasure of being their caregiver. Show them how to be healthy, including how to make healthy food choices--an important way grandparents show how much they love and care...

Food and Nutrition
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