Rural Health
News by Topic: Aging and aging-related services
Sep 30, 2024 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) making technical and typographical corrections to the April 23, 2024, final rule. This correcting amendment is effective September 30, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 17, 2024 - Examines recent growth in the number of older adults who
live alone and highlights their diverse experiences and
perspectives. Notes that this demographic is at higher risk
for a range of health issues - and older adults living
alone in rural areas may face additional transportation
barriers to healthcare access.
Source: KFF Health News
Sep 6, 2024 - The Department of Aging in Illinois is hosting discussions related to policy and services for older adults in the state. Notes that the older adult population is the growing, particularly in rural areas and for the 85+ age group.
Source: The Center Square
Sep 4, 2024 - Provides overview of an informal network supporting aging adults in rural Glen Ullin, ND. Describes services offered by a resource coordinator, nurse practitioner, volunteer EMT crew, and local priest. Notes that the physical distance separating neighbors in some rural communities can both complicate healthcare access and lead to loneliness.
Source: NPR
Sep 3, 2024 - Profiles a North Dakota farmer as he balances a need for long-term care with cost considerations and a desire to remain on the farm. Highlights struggles faced by many aging farm families, who may feel pressured to sell land and other assets in order to afford the high costs of long-term care. Notes the unpopularity of long-term care insurance and barriers to Medicaid enrollment for landowners.
Source: NPR
Aug 22, 2024 - Discusses the role of community health workers (CHW) in rural and border communities in Texas, particularly for older adults and Spanish speakers. Highlights a training for CHWs focusing on age-friendly health services using the 4M Framework.
Source: National Rural Health Association