PACE, the Program of All-inclusive Care that helps elderly people remain independent, is especially needed in rural areas.
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Socioeconomic Policy Is Health Policy
The United States spends more on medical care and less on social services than other developed countries, yet social services can be just as important to health outcomes.
Read MoreTechnology in Rural Human Services: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Although technology offers many benefits for rural areas and rural human services, sometimes local knowledge trumps centralization.
Read MoreHuman Services Deserts
Counties without at least one full-time human services employee are “human services deserts,” without a professional who can listen to and coordinate care for people in need.
Read MoreRural Human Services: We’ve Come So Far and Have So Far to Go!
Promotes the idea of the creation of an Office of Rural Human Services, similar to the Office of Rural Health Policy.
Read MoreIntegrated Social Services is Key Component in Senior Independence
Community programs in West Virginia and other states are bringing caregivers to the rural elderly, helping them continue to stay in their homes.
Read MoreBoots on the Ground
Having a “boots on the ground” human services professional would benefit rural communities.
Read MoreWhy Rural Research Is Important—And How Foundations Can Support It
The increasing emphasis on evidence-based practice in health and human services is making more and better rural data collection necessary.
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