News Editors’ Blog: The reality of a longer life span August 21, 2009 Share › Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share by Email Print Americans are living longer than ever. That is good news. And it also presents challenges. To read the entry, click here. Top Stories View All Editors' Picks View All Who counts? A staffing rule conundrum By Kimberly Marselas Like waiting for Dad to get home By John O'Connor Who’s easier to beat up on than nursing homes? No one By James M. Berklan More from our network