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1900s = Avg. 47 years old
During the 1900s, life expectancy was at age 47. During this timeframe, "the profession focused on alleviation of social ills through pursuit of social prpgrams". -
The Great Depression
"The emphasis shifted to the alleviation of poverty." By this time, social workers "have been instrumental in improving conditions for older adults." -
Bernard E. Nash
Mr. Nash organized the first White House Conference on Aging. By this timeframe, the life expectancy was 67 years of age. -
Today
Life expectancy as of today is at the age of 79.