Advice from Rural Elders: What it Takes to Age in Place

Abstract

Older adults prefer to age in place (AIP), and there are psychological, physiological, and economic benefits in doing so. However, it is especially challenging to AIP in rural communities. AIP models have been tested in urban settings and age-segregated communities, but they are not appropriate for rural communities. This paper presents rural AIP variables identified in the literature as well as those described by 39 older adults in five focus groups.

Notes

Note. Some participants did not indicate all information such as education and income. Therefore, in some instances, percentages do not total 100%.