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Rural
Aging
United States
New Delivery Service Assists Rural Seniors, Disabled (February 11, 2009)
A non-profit effort called Cart to Cupboard, the latest endeavor by the Isanti County Commission on Aging, brings services to senior people with disabilities in the most rural stretches of Isanti County. Minnesota. Delivered goods can range from groceries, frozen meals, postage, library books, pet supplies, non-prescription drugs and hardware. The initiative has greatly helped elders to continue to live independently.
Doctor Shortage Impacts Rural Areas (February 26, 2008)
In the 80’s and 90’s, the US government limited the enrollment of students in medical schools. Today, the US faces a shortage of surgeons and doctors. The US Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration explains that the shortage is expected to be from 55, 000 to 191, 000 physicians by 2020, and will especially take place in rural areas. This shortage has unfortunately consequences on older persons, who must wait longer to have access to health
care.
Report: Chronic Disease Management in Rural
Areas: Rural and Urban Differences in Managed Medicare and Medicaid
Programs (2004)
This is the 3rd year report of a project reflecting the work of
researchers, clinicians, clinic administrators, and clinic staff examining
chronic disease management efforts in rural areas. This report focuses on
rural chronic disease management efforts with Medicare and Medicaid
populations. Health professionals that serve rural and urban populations
have observed several elements documenting rural discrimination, including
isolated elderly who lack transportation, reduced availability of
ancillary services, variation in medical practice, and patterns of certain
rural physicians.
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