Meeting the Growing Demand for Age-Friendly Care: Health Care at a Crossroads
2024

Challenges and Opportunities in Age-Friendly Care

Sample size: 2500 publication

Author Information

Author(s): Katy Terveer

Primary Institution: Age Wave

Hypothesis

What are the experiences and pain points of underserved older adults in today's health care system?

Conclusion

The study identifies key findings and recommendations for improving health care for underserved older adults.

Supporting Evidence

  • The study surveyed over 2,500 older adults to understand their health care experiences.
  • Key findings highlight dissatisfaction among underserved groups, including those with low financial resources and racial minorities.
  • Recommendations aim to transform health care systems to better support aging populations.

Takeaway

This study looks at how older people, especially those who are underserved, feel about their health care and suggests ways to make it better.

Methodology

Survey conducted with over 2,500 older adults ages 65+.

Participant Demographics

Older adults ages 65+, including those with low financial resources, women, rural older adults, and Black and Hispanic older adults.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.4299

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