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This article addresses the growing number of older adults who cannot afford to retire. ResourcesListenRacial Wealth Gap Deepens U.S. Retirement Crisis This 15-minute podcast episode provides a holistic explanation of U.S. racial disparities in retirement savings, particularly for Black Americans. This 15-minute podcast episode provides a holistic explanation of U.S. racial disparities in retirement savings, particularly for Black Americans. ResourcesReadReflections on Women's Retirement Ruth Ray Karpen shares recent research and her own experience of what makes a “good retirement,” especially for baby boomers. Ruth Ray Karpen shares recent research and her own experience of what makes a “good retirement,” especially for baby boomers. ResourcesListen"Decolonizing The Crone" and Reclaiming The Freedom of Aging Omisade Burney-Scott speaks about her work with aging and menopause, including her multimedia project, “Decolonizing the Crone” Omisade Burney-Scott speaks about her work with aging and menopause, including her multimedia project, “Decolonizing the Crone” ResourcesReadTen Things Every LGBT Older Adult Should Know About Heart Disease This factsheet provides tips for maintaining heart health, with a particular focus on LGBT older adults. This factsheet provides tips for maintaining heart health, with a particular focus on LGBT older adults. ResourcesReadHow a Positive Mindset around Aging Can Transform Your Life A positive attitude about aging can lead to a longer, healthier life, but many older people face real obstacles to happiness, as this source notes. A positive attitude about aging can lead to a longer, healthier life, but many older people face real obstacles to happiness, as this source notes. ResourcesListenThe New Sexual Playground: Teaching Health Professionals about Aging and Sex Podcast episode featuring Dr. Gretchen Frey about normalizing the challenges of remaining emotionally and sexually engaged as we age. Podcast episode featuring Dr. Gretchen Frey about normalizing the challenges of remaining emotionally and sexually engaged as we age. ResourcesReadFinding an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Long-Term Care Community A guide for people seeking inclusive long-term care for LGBTQ+ elders. A guide for people seeking inclusive long-term care for LGBTQ+ elders. ResourcesReadHonoring Musician Beverly Glenn-Copeland Musician Beverly Glenn-Copeland, an older Black transgender man, is finally receiving his due. Musician Beverly Glenn-Copeland, an older Black transgender man, is finally receiving his due. ResourcesReadRedefining Ageism How do we define ageism? One professor argues we can do better than the standard definition of ageism as “stereotyping, prejudice and/or discrimination based on age.” How do we define ageism? One professor argues we can do better than the standard definition of ageism as “stereotyping, prejudice and/or discrimination based on age.” ResourcesReadThe Drawbacks of Generational Framing Ashton Applewhite reflects on the ways that thinking in terms of "generations" can cause harm by creating division, feeding stereotypes, and igniting conflict. Ashton Applewhite reflects on the ways that thinking in terms of "generations" can cause harm by creating division, feeding stereotypes, and igniting conflict. ResourcesReadAging with Pride: National Health, Aging, and Sexuality/Gender Study Reports, presentations, fact sheets, and other resources from the University of Washington’s National Health, Aging, and Sexuality/Gender Study. 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