https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/topics/elderly-population Rural Health & Human Services News by Topic: Elderly population - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://generations.asaging.org/multisector-plan-for-aging-to-life-lessons-from-southeastern-vermont/ Highlights the work of rural Southeastern Vermont organizations and initiatives to support aging in place for older adults. Discusses meeting the transportation, social connection, housing, and other needs of area older adults. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38319 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.ruralhealth.us/blogs/2026/03-march/two-years-of-rural-chw-4ms-training,-development,-and-leadership-in-texas Describes progress made and upcoming plans for a grant aiming to train community health workers in Texas to deliver the 4Ms of Age-Friendly Care. This work is part of the National Rural Age-Friendly Initiative, an initiative developed through a partnership between the National Rural Health Association and The John A. Hartford Foundation. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38306 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.kelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/kelly-husted-introduce-bipartisan-bicameral-bill-to-expand-food-deliveries-for-rural-seniors/ Describes proposed bipartisan legislation to support food banks and others in delivering food boxes to low-income rural older adults. Notes food access challenges for rural older adults in Arizona and Ohio. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38203 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.ruralhealth.us/blogs/2026/1-jan/incorporating-age-friendly-strategies-into-the-rural-health-transformation-program Summarizes discussions on including age-friendly work into Rural Health Transformation Program implementation plans. Discusses opportunities for further age-friendly inclusion, anticipated challenges, and information needs of the states. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38199 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.ruralhealth.us/blogs/2026/1-jan/meeting-essential-needs-brings-dignity-to-the-desert Highlights a Arizona diaper bank program that includes incontinence supplies for aging rural residents. Notes the improved mental and physical health outcomes associated with easy access to diapers and similar products across the lifespan. Discusses the programs successes, replication in other communities, and reliance on volunteers https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38185 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://dailyyonder.com/a-rural-wisconsin-community-charts-a-path-for-intergenerational-care/2026/01/19/ Highlights a rural community campaign to address the caregiving shortage through an intergenerational care center. Discusses the research around intergenerational care as well as how the facility could positively impact retention rates for healthcare workers in the community. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38180 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600