elderly patients in an assisted living facility and a nurse pushing a elder woman on a wheelchair
Course

Health Aging in Place in Rural Communities

Self-paced
2 credits

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Description

This training module focuses on promoting healthy aging in place in rural communities, addressing key challenges such as transportation, healthcare access, and community support. It highlights effective program models, strategies for sustainability, and resources from the "Rural Aging in Place Toolkit."

Target Audience

This training video will be helpful to rural community leaders, healthcare providers, policymakers, caregivers, and public health professionals working to support aging populations in underserved areas.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, you will be able to:

  1. Identify challenges unique to implementing aging-in-place programs in rural communities.
  2. Understand the importance of individual and community-level interventions for supporting healthy aging.
  3. Explore strategies for sustaining aging-in-place programs, including funding and resource allocation.
  4. Leverage tools and resources from the "Rural Aging in Place Toolkit" to enhance program effectiveness.

 

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