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Disposable America: Growing Old Without Dignity

Disposable America: Growing Old Without Dignity

The collapse of elder care is making aging a slow erasure.

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May 09, 2025
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Note: This article is part 3 in our Disposable America series regarding healthcare.

Aging in a country that worships youth and profit is a recipe for erasure. Today’s aging population knows this firsthand. And if something doesn’t fundamentally change, so will many generations to come.

In America, growing old is a liability, not a legacy, not a season of …

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