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Aging in Community
Coverage of Aging in Community in the Nexus archive.
- Home, not alone: Helping aging seniors in rural America
Health risks linked to loneliness and social isolation are prevalent among aging rural Americans. North Dakota's Aging in Community program fosters neighbor connections to support isolated rural seniors.
- Love thy neighbor: Helping aging seniors in the heartland
The USDA reports that counties with at least 20% of residents over 65 have nearly tripled since 2010, with rural areas facing higher health risks from loneliness and social isolation. In North Dakota, the Aging in Community program addresses this by fostering neighbor connections for rural seniors.