Citation

Averill JB. Fam. Community Health 2012; 35(4): 358-372.

Affiliation

College of Nursing, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/FCH.0b013e318266686e

PMID

22929381

Abstract

This article reports the findings from a recent study of older adults in the rural southwestern United States and discusses practice and research implications. The aim of the study was to analyze health disparities and strengths in the contexts of rurality, aging, a depressed economy, and limited health resources. Identified themes needing action included sustained access to prescriptions, transportation solutions for older adults in isolated communities, inadequate access to care, poor infrastructure and coordination of services, scarce assisted living and in-home care for frail older adults, and barriers related to culture, language, and economics.

Language: en