Social Cohesion and Social Engagement among Older Adults Aging in Place: Rural/Urban Differences

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Results of a study examining rural/urban differences in social cohesion and social engagement for older adults aging in place, and within-rural differences by race and ethnicity. Uses survey data collected in 2019 from 3,343 Medicare beneficiaries age 65 and older.

Carrie Henning-Smith, Megan Lahr, Hannah MacDougall, John Mulcahy

01/2022

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Access · Aging and aging-related services · Community engagement and volunteerism · Elderly population · Rural-urban differences · Social connectedness · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention