An aging agenda for the 21st century: the opportunities and challenges of population longevity
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The US Dept of Health and Human Services's Administration on Aging's agenda for the 21st century focuses on raising the quality of life of older Americans. Specifically, the administration plans to strengthen the Social Security and Medicare programs and emphasize on eliminating racial and ethnic disparities in health status. Likewise, the agency will upgrade its services and programs in anticipation of the impact of population longevity. Ultimately, the agency aims to achieve the provisions cited in the Older Americans Act, which places importance on developing programs for the aged.
Publication Name: Professional Psychology, Research and Practice
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0735-7028
Year: 1998
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Frank Ninkovich stated that Akira Iriye contributed to the study of history by focusing on the transcendental nature of diplomatic history. He demonstrated the interactive and trans-national character of international relations by showing the path to multiarchival exploration of sources. Cultural topics have gained importance in US foreign policy considerations due to Iriye's emphasis on the importance of culture, ideas and images.
Publication Name: The Journal of American-East Asian Relations
Subject: International relations
ISSN: 1058-3947
Year: 1996
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Caroline rising
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Caroline Kennedy's second book, 'The Right to Privacy,' deals with how people's private lives are being threatened. She co-wrote the book with her friend Ellen Alderman. Caroline's determination to remain very private in her own life prompted her to write the book.
Publication Name: Vogue
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0042-8000
Year: 1995
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