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Native Americans die 12 to 13 years earlier on average than Whites. Extreme poverty on reservations has been linked to alcoholism, addiction, and deaths of despair. Poor health played out dramatically during COVID, when Native Americans had some of the highest death rates in the country. But they can live slightly longer when a casino is built…
The surge in remote work sparked by the pandemic has opened up new job options to keep older Americans with disabilities employed until they’re ready to retire. Remote work has inherent advantages for them, including easier commutes, flexibility, and access to a wider range of jobs. Older workers took full advantage of this during t…