All Articles tagged older adults

• Original Research
  August 01, 2024 EDT
  The Complex Relationship Between Social and Functional Needs in Frail Older Adults
  Elena WrightKathryn E. CallahanHaley ParkCorrinne DunbarJennifer GabbardKristin LenoirJaime M. HughesRenee WoodardDeepak Palakshappa

  Health systems and community organizations have distinct areas of expertise, and purposeful collaboration between them could be important in addressing the needs of frail older adults.

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• Policy Forum: Invited Commentaries & Sidebars
  March 06, 2023 EDT
  The Housing Dilemma for Older Adults: The Quiet Crisis
  Richard Duncan

  The growth of the aging population in the United States is worsening the quiet crisis of housing for older adults.

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• Policy Forum: Invited Commentaries & Sidebars
  March 06, 2023 EDT
  Impact of Social Isolation on Older Adults in North Carolina
  Rebecca Freeman

  Adequate social engagement and good mental health are key to preventing the negative impacts of social isolation among older adults.

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• Policy Forum: Invited Commentaries & Sidebars
  September 01, 2008 EDT
  Eliminating Health Disparities among Native-Born Minority Older Adults
  Kathryn A. Lanier

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• Policy Forum: Invited Commentaries & Sidebars
  September 01, 2008 EDT
  Obesity in Older Adults: A Challenge for North Carolina Health Care Professionals and Policy Makers
  Martha L. TaylorBurgin RossCarinthia A. Cherry

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