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The Unique Impact of COVID-19 on Older Adults in Rural Areas

Date
06/2020
Journal
Journal of Aging and Social Policy
Description

Older adults in rural areas of the U.S. face unique risks related to COVID-19, which puts them at risk of not only the virus, but of not being able to meet their healthcare, social, and basic needs.

Center
University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
Authors
Carrie Henning-Smith