The Policy, Residential, and Financial Implications for Older Adults in Rural America course covers health policy, residential care options, long-term care considerations, and strategies for promoting safety when aging in place.

By completing this course, learners will be able to identify how health policy can impact the health and wellness of the rural older adult, describe key factors that impact access to care for rural older adults, explain different residential care options for older adults, identify important factors for choosing long-term care options and identify interventions that promote the physical and environmental safety of older adults who wish to age in place.

About this Series:

The Care of Older Adults in Rural Areas (COA-RA) Series was created through a partnership between HIGN and the University of Memphis. The courses in this series were created through funding provided by the US Health Resources and Services Administration. These courses are designed to help the learner recognize factors that impact the well-being of older adults through the lens of rural life by examining poor health outcomes and providing strategies to improve their health.