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Are
you looking to improve legal services delivery and outreach for rural
older adults in your service area? Reaching older adults who live in
rural areas is a challenge faced by many legal and aging services
providers. The Older Americans Act requires that the provision of
legal services be prioritized to older adults with the greatest social and economic need,
which includes those who experience geographic isolation. But in
practice, limited resources and staff can make it a challenge to
effectively reach rural seniors.
According
to the Housing Assistance Council,
approximately one-quarter of seniors live in rural communities. Rural
older adults are more likely to have a lower median income, less
access to services, and fewer long-term care options. Additionally,
aging in place can be more challenging due to transportation and
workforce issues. Legal assistance can be key to protecting the
rights and access to services for older adults.
If
you are looking to improve your current service delivery and outreach
models to rural older adults, the National Center on Law &
Elder Rights can provide guidance, suggestions, and
connections to resources! NCLER provides free consultations to Legal
Assistance Developers, legal services providers, and aging services
partners. NCLER is available to answer inquiries on this issue and
other issues that you may have about legal services delivery and
models of service.
NCLER
also offers webinars, case consultations, trainings and issue briefs
on a number of substantive legal topics that affect older adults. As
you grow your capacity to help seniors in rural areas, materials such
as the Medicaid and Transportation Issue Brief
can be helpful in addressing the transportation needs of rural
seniors.
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