Rural Health
News by Topic: Aging and aging-related services
Jul 21, 2026 - The Veterans Administration's (VA) Medical Care and VA Health Systems Research (HSR) have issued a call for papers for a special issue on Advancing Age-Friendly Health Systems for Veterans. Articles should focus on research, implementation, or clinical innovation as well as the entirety of the 4Ms (Mobility, Mentation, Medications, and What Matters). Rurality is a topic area of interest. Abstracts are optional and may be submitted by September 15, 2026. Manuscripts may be submitted until December 15, 2026.
Source: VA Health Systems Research Research News
Jul 9, 2026 - Discusses the importance of fall prevention for older adults and particularly for rural older adults who are less likely to have access to emergency services and follow up rehabilitation. Notes that data show high rates of fall-related deaths and increases in emergency service responses to falls in Wisconsin. Notes that fall prevention can help aging rural adults maintain independence longer.
Source: The Daily Yonder
Jun 17, 2026 - Discusses the shortage in affordable long term care services coupled with an aging population both nationally and in Wyoming. Discusses the challenges facing family caregivers and highlights a Wyoming nonprofit that offers nonmedical assistance to older adults aging at home.
Source: WyoFile
May 31, 2026 - Describes the importance of rural healthcare access for an aging population and healthcare workforce shortages in New York.
Source: Spectrum News 1