Ensuring Contact: Calling Rural Appalachian Older Adults During the COVID-19 Epidemic
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Description
Presents a study on the well-being and healthcare needs of socially isolated adults 75 years and older during the COVID-19 pandemic in rural West Virginia. Bases conclusions on telephone interviews with seniors from April 1-22, 2020. Breaks down data by demographic characteristics, mental and physical health conditions, and comfort with different forms of communication technology, among other factors.
Author(s)
Robert B. Walker, Michael Grome, William Rollyson, Adam D. Baus
Citation
Rural and Remote Health, 21(1), 6122
Date
01/2021
Tagged as
Aging and aging-related services
· Appalachia
· COVID-19
· Cardiovascular disease
· Chronic respiratory conditions
· Diabetes
· Elderly population
· Mental health
· Mental health conditions
· Public health
· Telehealth
· Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention
· West Virginia