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Aging in Place in Rural America

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Check out this recent article on safely aging in place in rural America. 

As America grays, many older adults are choosing to age in place where they grew up – or in places they have since come to call home – outside of major cities, in the broad patchwork of rural, wide open spaces that stitch the country together from sea to shining sea. But to tackle challenges and ensure older adults receive the care they need while living in more remote places, additional foresight and coordination is required, experts say.

http://health.usnews.com/wellness/aging-well/articles/2016-12-08/safely-aging-in-place-in-rural-america