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  • Gerontology
  • Rural Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Aging research often overlooks the heterogeneity within rural environments, broadly defining them as non-urban.
  • Existing government guidelines differentiate between rural and frontier counties, suggesting distinct characteristics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the aging experiences of community-dwelling older adults in rural versus frontier counties.
  • To identify similarities and differences in reported needs and access to services.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized government definitions to categorize Wyoming counties as rural or frontier.
  • Conducted individual interviews with 142 older adults (72 frontier, 70 rural).
  • Employed summative content analysis within a socio-ecological model framework.

Main Results:

  • Rural older adults reported a greater need for medical services and care compared to frontier adults.
  • Frontier older adults reported a significant absence of many essential services, including medical care.
  • Similar challenges were reported by both groups regarding access to grocery stores and general shopping.

Conclusions:

  • Aging experiences differ significantly between rural and frontier older adults, particularly concerning service accessibility.
  • Policies addressing aging in place must recognize the unique needs of frontier populations.
  • Future research should build upon this foundational information to develop tailored support systems.