Advancing Rural Geriatric Services: Lessons from the Veterans Health Administration
2024

Advancing Rural Geriatric Services: Lessons from the Veterans Health Administration

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Author Information

Author(s): Franzosa Emily, Hung William, Hicken Bret

Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US

Conclusion

The symposium highlights effective strategies for expanding rural geriatrics services to better support older Veterans.

Supporting Evidence

  • The Veterans Health Administration serves almost 3 million rural Veterans.
  • More than half of these Veterans are 65 and older.
  • The symposium discusses strategies for expanding rural geriatrics services.

Takeaway

This study shows how to help older Veterans in rural areas get better health care by sharing successful strategies and resources.

Methodology

The symposium includes presentations on understanding geriatric service needs, determining priorities, and sharing successful program examples.

Participant Demographics

Almost 3 million rural Veterans, more than half aged 65 and older.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.0977

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