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Those of 65 years of age and older

Published on May 19, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Those of 65 years of age and older

were considered older Americans.

Older Americans wanted to get rid of ageism- discrimination against

age, better treatment and health care for retirees

Achieved by forming the Gray Panthers & AARP.

Successes were, Medicare, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act

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  • The Gray Panthers challenged the American Medical Association with specific demands: