Identify the Issue – What are some of the particular needs of older adults? Are they different for rural population as opposed to urban ones? Immigrant populations? What kinds of variations are there within the aging population?

Impact – What kind impact does an aging population have on economic structures, healthcare systems, the role of caregivers? What other structures/systems are influenced by a growing number of older adults?

Preparation – How can nations begin to prepare for the large shift in the number of older adults in their population? Discuss national efforts, state and city-level efforts. How can individuals prepare for the needs of the older adults in their families?