WORKING WITH DIVERSE ELDERS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES (OPPORTUNITIES AND STRENGTHS)
2024
Working with Diverse Elders in Rural Communities
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Author Information
Author(s): Kopera-Frye Karen, Holley Lyn, Ford Cassandra
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Conclusion
The symposium highlights the importance of understanding and leveraging the strengths of diverse elders in rural communities to improve health outcomes.
Supporting Evidence
- The symposium shares field experiences and methods for addressing problems faced by diverse elders.
- It discusses the role of social determinants of health on frailty trajectories.
- An innovative approach for leveraging older adult farmers' expertise is presented.
- Ongoing research with Alaskan Native Elders emphasizes the need for effective research with Indigenous cultures.
- The Cuidando con Respeto program shows promise in empowering caregivers within a culturally relevant manner.
Takeaway
This study talks about how to help older people in rural areas by using their experiences and building good relationships.
Methodology
The symposium discusses various studies and methods for working with diverse elders, including leveraging existing data and building relationships.
Participant Demographics
The studies involve diverse elders, including indigenous peoples and Latinx elders.
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