Where You Age Matters: Individual- and County-Level Predictors of Formal and Informal Care in Rural Appalachia

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Examines the county-level social factors and individual-level personal characteristics of older adults in rural, Appalachian Virginia. Explores how these factors interact to predict if older adults receive formal or informal care and contribute to limited access to care. Discusses implications for researchers and policymakers to better align outreach and service delivery.

Jyoti Savla, L. Rebecca Bivens, Karen A. Roberto, Rosemary Blieszner

Journal of Aging and Health, 31(5), 837-860

03/2018

Aging and aging-related services · Appalachia · Community engagement and volunteerism · Long-term care · Policy · Virginia