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New NRHA Initiative Focuses on Age-Friendly Care

ADvancing States is pleased to be a collaboration partner on this important project focused on age-friendly care in rural communities. If you want more information please contact Kathy Greenlee, kgreenlee@advancingstates.org. The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) has received grant funding from The John A. Hartford Foundation to establish the National Rural Age-Friendly Initiative, aimed at enhancing comprehensive health care for older adults in rural areas. With a focus on research, partnerships, education, and community outreach, the initiative seeks to address the unique needs of rural populations, who constitute one in five older adults...

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/74821

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Meeting the Needs of Older Adults Living in Rural Communities: The Roles of Area Agencies on Aging

Using data from the 2019 AAA National Survey, this brief, explores differences and similarities between AAAs serving rural and non-rural areas in structure, budget, workforce and service provision, including home repair and modification, transportation and evidence-based programs.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/72492

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