Innovations in Rural Aging: Community-Based Approaches to Support Older Adults

Heather Fuller · 2025 · Innovation in Aging

Summary. Rural communities face distinct aging challenges requiring tailored solutions. This symposium presents five community-based interventions across U.S. regions: Indigenous healing methods improved care for Native American elders in South Dakota; culturally appropriate family solutions addressed caregiving gaps for Latinx families in New Mexico; low-tech healthcare tools supported rural Veterans with vision loss in Florida/Georgia; intergenerational programming promoted healthy aging in Oklahoma; and flexible community programs enhanced independence and quality of life for older adults in North Dakota. Community-informed approaches prove effective for rural aging.

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Fuller, H.. (2025). Innovations in Rural Aging: Community-Based Approaches to Support Older Adults. Innovation in Aging. https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igaf122.831

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DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igaf122.831
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: rural-healthcare, indigenous-innovation, general-innovation
Added: 2026-05-01