The John A. Hartford Foundation

Over 1 in 5 older adults reside in a rural region. Often, these regions have limited resources, creating access challenges for aging adults. This session will discuss the shortage of providers, facilities and services (e.g., transportation, nutritious food, etc.) that exist in rural areas and disproportionately affect older adults. The session will also include a …

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The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the barriers related to technology use among older adults. With lack of broadband access in hard to reach areas, combined with lower usage of web-connected devices among older Americans than younger adults, older adults have experienced challenges navigating telehealth services and securing vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic. This session will …

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