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Aging population tests individuals, communities

Economy triggers struggle to survive across Appalachia

By Dan Sewell

 |  Associated Press  

  February 26, 2012

The number of Americans 65 and older is increasing across the Appalachian region, and many are struggling as government services are being cut in a rough economy.

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