Rural Elders and Long-term Care

Authors

Andrew F. Coburn PhD, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Maine Rural Health Research CenterFollow
Elise Bolda PhD, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public ServiceFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-1-2001

Keywords

Rural Health, Elderly, Longterm Care, Cutler Institute, Population Health and Health Policy, USM Aging Initiative, Health and Wellness

Abstract

In this article, we compare the demographic and health characteristics of rural and urban elders, assessing important differences in the availability and use of health and long-term care services. We discuss the implications of these in the context of the changing environments of health and long-term care policy and identify barriers to improving the rural long-term care system.

Comments

© Copyright 2001 BMJ Publishing Group

Recommended Citation

Coburn, A. F., & Bolda, E. J. (2001). Rural elders and long-term care. Western Journal of Medicine, 174(3), 209-213.