Ensuring Contact: Calling Rural Appalachian Older Adults During the COVID-19 Epidemic
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Description
Presents a study on the well-being and healthcare needs of socially isolated adults 75 years and older during the COVID-19 pandemic in rural West Virginia. Bases conclusions on telephone interviews with seniors from April 1-22, 2020. Breaks down data by demographic characteristics, mental and physical health conditions, and comfort with different forms of communication technology, among other factors.
Author(s)
Robert B Walker, Michael Grome, William Rollyson, Adam D Baus
Citation
Rural and Remote Health, 21(1), 6122
Date
01/2021
Tagged as
Aging and aging-related services
· Appalachia
· COVID-19
· Cardiovascular disease
· Chronic respiratory conditions
· Diabetes
· Elderly population
· Mental health
· Mental health conditions
· Public health
· Telehealth
· Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention
· West Virginia