Barriers to Healthcare and Social Service Utilization Among Rural Older Adults Who Use Drugs

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Presents a study on the barriers to healthcare and social services access for older adults in rural communities who use drugs. Bases findings on survey results from rural adults over 50 who use drugs on perceived barriers to service utilization. Highlights how barriers such as a lack of transportation, health insurance, and permanent housing correlates with age.

Beth Prusaczyk, Sandra Tilmon, Joshua Landman, et al.

Journal of Applied Gerontology, 43(12), 1977-1984

06/2024

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Access · Aging and aging-related services · Health disparities · Health insurance · Housing and homelessness · Illicit drug use · Prescription drug misuse · Statistics and data · Transportation