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Community Health Workers Can Enhance Age-Friendly Care for Rural Older Adults

Date postedJanuary 26, 2026
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Community Health Workers Can Enhance Age-Friendly Care for Rural Older Adults

Edited by Manasi Talwadekar

January 26, 2026

TOPLINE:

Community health workers were integrated into primary care to deliver age-friendly care services to rural older adults. Initial results indicated a reduction in hospitalizations, with positive feedback received from patients, caregivers, and primary care providers (PCPs).

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