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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: This. [View all]jtuck004
(15,882 posts)89. You might want to re-think that. "Among people over 85 (the fastest-growing segment of the American
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"Starting on Jan. 1, our 79-million-strong baby boom generation will be turning 65 at the rate of one every eight seconds. That means more than 10,000 people per day, or more than four million per year, for the next 19 years facing an increased risk of Alzheimers. Although the symptoms of this disease and other forms of dementia seldom appear before middle age, the likelihood of their appearance doubles every five years after age 65. Among people over 85 (the fastest-growing segment of the American population), dementia afflicts one in two. It is estimated that 13.5 million Americans will be stricken with Alzheimers by 2050 up from five million today.."
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From a NY Times article, OCT. 27, 2010, "The Age of Alzheimers"
SANDRA DAY OCONNOR, STANLEY PRUSINER and KEN DYCHTWALD
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/28/opinion/28oconnor.html?_r=0
The results of this election have already started impacting us in a lot of ways. This is just one. There are tens upon tens of millions of others who will see other impacts before we ever to their children, or their children's children.
It may be part of a plan. It's easier to move people away from a coast inundated by rising seas if they have been moved to tar paper shacks first.
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I'm 65, always supported Bernie. Never watch TV news. I trust Bernie's agenda.
bjobotts
Mar 2016
#70
Thing is, Bernie believes it can be done and that a lot of people want to help
bigbrother05
Mar 2016
#83
So what's the excuse for siding with the wealthy 1% and turning backs on those
rhett o rick
Mar 2016
#71
There is a big difference. The Clintons obviously run with the wealthy and seem
rhett o rick
Mar 2016
#79
You might want to re-think that. "Among people over 85 (the fastest-growing segment of the American
jtuck004
Mar 2016
#89
You already know what you'd eventually like to be doing. That's huge!
FailureToCommunicate
Mar 2016
#56
BIG KnR - for speaking the truth to power, for Bernin' our way to Philadelphia. nt
99th_Monkey
Mar 2016
#14
The young woman's name is Dana Kiel. She posted in the YouTube comments section to ID herself.
Ken Burch
Mar 2016
#26
When I look at Bernie Sanders, I don't see a 73 year old politician, I see a 22 year old activist.
I hate liars
Mar 2016
#51
The Clintons are obsessed with wealth and power. It's obvious to anyone not enamored
rhett o rick
Mar 2016
#72
Nice try to deflect but the Clinton's have amassed a huge ~$150,000,000 PERSONAL FORTUNE
rhett o rick
Mar 2016
#80
If Hillary had made this claim, you KNOW Bernie fans would be demanding to see the list. :-D
NurseJackie
Mar 2016
#81