Urban Versus Rural Differences in Services Requested, Received, and Interest Expressed among Informal Caregivers of Older U.S. Veterans

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Results of a study on differences in access to, utilization of, and interest in home and community-based services (HCBS) for caregivers of older veterans in rural and urban communities. Bases findings on an online survey of caregivers of older veterans. Breaks down data by demographic factors of both veterans and their caregivers, veterans' care complexity, and by caregivers' access to services and interest in services to support the veterans under their care.

Elizabeth S. Chamberlin, Steven D. Shirk, Victoria Ngo, et al.

Journal of Rural Health, 42(3), e70218

08/2026

Access · Health disparities · Home and community-based services · Informal caregivers · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Veterans