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Showing 1 to 7 of 7 for “"rural older adults"”.
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Social Interaction and Physical Activity among Rural Older Adults
… in supporting health and well-being among older adults; therefore, there is significant merit in further exploration of the relationship between these concepts, particularly in rural settings where rates of physical activity are low. Social interaction is also associated with numerous …
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Town and Country: Community Context and the Development and Maintenance of Social Capital Among Rural Older Adults. A Controlled Comparison
"Results show that while older adults in the growth community lack ""sense of community"" and ""feeling of importance"" in community activities and affairs, they have maintained a strong sense of belonging among other older, long-term residents. The results with respect to various dimensions of …
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Creating Community Among Older Adults in Southwest Virginia Through Social Participation
… healthy and sustainable communities for active, rural, older adults. We begin by breaking down some common social issues of modern-day older adults and conclude that to begin improving the lives of this sector of the population we must seek to reduce social isolation. Social participation chosen …
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Social Capital and Mental Health among Chinese Older Adults
… and profiles of social capital among Chinese older adults and the factors and health conditions associated with social capital in later life. The approach was secondary analyses of the China Family Panel Study (CFPS), a nationally representative survey of the Chinese population. It is the …
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Revealing the Information-Seeking Experiences and Needs of Older Adults in a Rural Saskatchewan Community
… under 15. A quarter of these seniors live in rural settings where communities struggle to provide the supports and services needed to age in place. Access to information and awareness of available resources is essential for successful aging in place. Despite living in an era where information …
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An Ethnographic Study of the Learning Needs, Strategies, and Networks of African American Adults Age 65 and Over in Rural Texas
This study revealed that rural older Blacks have personal learning and related information needs. The study involved the process of researching the learning initiatives of 14 African American adults who were age 65 and over and residents in rural Texas communities. The study participants provided …