This paper explores the differences between rural and urban practices in the response to the
COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing aspects such as management of patient flow, infection …

Older adults were disproportionately affected by COVID-19. The purpose of this study was to
explore experiences of sudden-onset social isolation and factors that influenced it among …

OBJECTIVE To compare total and out-of-pocket (OOP) medical expenditures between pre–
COVID-19 (March 2019 to February 2020) and COVID-19 (March 2020 to February 2022) …

This pilot study explored whether a socially assistive robot (SAR) would have positive effects
on Korean American immigrant older adults' health behaviors and emotional well-being and …

Abstract Congregate Nutrition Services have long been a pillar of public health assistance,
championing the independence and community engagement of older Americans. The …

Background Unmet need for home and community‐based services (HCBS) may disparately
impact older adults from racial and ethnic minoritized groups. We examined racial and …

To date, limited research has been conducted on technology use among socially
marginalized groups, such as older immigrants who may have limited digital literacy. This …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic compelled older adults to engage with technology to
a greater extent given emergent public health observance and home-sheltering restrictions …

Objective: Mental health issues among older adults have been widely reported during the
COVID-19 pandemic. This study examines the relationship between material hardship and …

Unmet healthcare needs (UHN) are an important indicator in healthcare management and
require sustainable healthcare systems. This cross-sectional descriptive study aimed to …