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  at least "young at heart".

  Many older Americans find the "golden years" to be anything but golden.Economically, "senior citizens" often struggle just to get by.Retirement at the age of 65 brings a sharp decrease in personal income.Social security benefits usually cannot make up the difference.Older people may suffer from poor nutrition, medical care, and housing.Some even experience age discrimination(歧视).American sociologist Pat Moore once dressed up like an older person and wandered city streets.She was often treated rudely--even cheated and robbed.However, dressed as a young person, she received much more respect.

  Unfortunately, the elderly population in America is increasing fast.Why? People are living longer.Fewer babies are being born.And middle-aged "baby boomers" are rapidly entering the group of the elderly.America may soon be a place where wrinkles(皱纹)are "in".Marketing experts are ready noticing this growing group of consumer.

  Title: Different Opinions About 71._____________

  Items   Descriptions / Details   General idea   Growing older, being mature and wiser   72.__________   73._______   A wonderful process: children 74.__________ new things, enjoying another birthday party      About the old   Being respected by the young         75._______ as a source of experience and wisdom         Living happily in the 76._________   Negative attitude   Never being young again      Feeling lonely in a youth-oriented culture      77.___________ problem: personal income 78.___________      Health problem: suffering from poor nutrition and other diseases      Housing problems: poor and simple      79._________ problems: being ill-treated --- experiencing age discrimination, cheating and robbery   Solution   Improving 80._________________ benefits      The young caring for and respecting the old