Title
Aging in Suburbia: An Assessment of Senior Needs
Publication Date
2013
Journal Title
Educ Gerontol
Abstract
To date, there have been no surveys focusing on older adults living in suburban communities. As the majority of American seniors reside in suburbia, it is important to understand factors that impede successful aging in these settings. This study surveyed 1,151 seniors to examine the needs of seniors living in a large suburban community across two counties in the northeastern United States. Specific areas of query included the following: transportation, health status, social support, self-sufficiency, and economic factors. Findings revealed that seniors over 85, minorities, those reporting poor health, and those who do not drive were at especially high risk of service access problems and social isolation.
Volume Number
39
Issue Number
5
Pages
355-365
Document Type
Article
Status
Faculty
Facility
School of Medicine
Primary Department
Population Health
Additional Departments
Science Education; General Internal Medicine; Nephrology
DOI
10.1080/03601277.2012.700849