Aging, Place, and Technology: Toward Improving Access and Wellness in Older Populations
In this article, the author states that the place of residence may affect the probability of achieving a public health objective. As he further mentions, aging in place is considered the ability to live in one’s own home independently and comfortably. However, there are certainly many challenges and additional resources needed to satisfy the demands of everyday life particularly in the decline in health and functional ability. Nonetheless, Satariano explains about a growing interest with technological innovations, such as smartphones and remote monitoring devices that enhance aging in place and also improve access to technologies in older populations. There …show more content…
Older adults in rural locations are often disadvantaged in terms of having lower income, less education, inadequate housing, less access to transportation and poorer access to health services. Bascu, the author, explains that healthy aging is not about settling in a location to age, but rather it involves the facilitation of independence that is only met through support needs. Rural seniors have several significant aspects towards healthy aging. Through collection data, Bascu was able to define contributing aspects that are related to healthy aging, such as housing, transportation, healthcare, finances, caregiving, falls, rural communities, and support systems. Even though there is evidence of poor health among rural older adults, little research has been conducted to determine healthy aging in rural communities. This research has brought the need for more awareness of existing services available to rural older adults. Ultimately, with very limited housing options, no formal transportation services, financial concerns, and inadequate caregiver support, many are faced with having to move to care facilities outside of their own communities. The results suggest that there are other needs other than the formal health care system to be implemented for addressing rural seniors’ health
In this article, the author states that the place of residence may affect the probability of achieving a public health objective. As he further mentions, aging in place is considered the ability to live in one’s own home independently and comfortably. However, there are certainly many challenges and additional resources needed to satisfy the demands of everyday life particularly in the decline in health and functional ability. Nonetheless, Satariano explains about a growing interest with technological innovations, such as smartphones and remote monitoring devices that enhance aging in place and also improve access to technologies in older populations. There …show more content…
Older adults in rural locations are often disadvantaged in terms of having lower income, less education, inadequate housing, less access to transportation and poorer access to health services. Bascu, the author, explains that healthy aging is not about settling in a location to age, but rather it involves the facilitation of independence that is only met through support needs. Rural seniors have several significant aspects towards healthy aging. Through collection data, Bascu was able to define contributing aspects that are related to healthy aging, such as housing, transportation, healthcare, finances, caregiving, falls, rural communities, and support systems. Even though there is evidence of poor health among rural older adults, little research has been conducted to determine healthy aging in rural communities. This research has brought the need for more awareness of existing services available to rural older adults. Ultimately, with very limited housing options, no formal transportation services, financial concerns, and inadequate caregiver support, many are faced with having to move to care facilities outside of their own communities. The results suggest that there are other needs other than the formal health care system to be implemented for addressing rural seniors’ health