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Schoenberg, Nancy E.; Kim, Hyungsoo; Edwards, William; Fleming, Steven T. – Gerontologist, 2007
Purpose: On average, adults aged 60 years or older have 2.2 chronic diseases, contributing to the over 60 million Americans with multiple morbidities. We aimed to understand the financial implications of the most frequent multiple morbidities among older adults. Design and Methods: We analyzed Health and Retirement Study data, determining…
Descriptors: Diseases, Health Care Costs, Heart Disorders, Health Insurance
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Schoenberg, Nancy E.; Hatcher, Jennifer; Dignan, Mark B. – Journal of Rural Health, 2008
Context: Decades of behavioral research suggest that awareness of health threats is a necessary precursor to engage in health promotion and disease prevention, findings that can be extended to the community level. Purpose: We sought to better understand local perspectives on the main health concerns of rural Appalachian communities in order to…
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Females, Heart Disorders, Prevention
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Schoenberg, Nancy E.; Amey, Cheryl H.; Stoller, Eleanor Palo; Muldoon, Susan B. – Gerontologist, 2003
Purpose: This study examined age and contextually related factors that are influential in lay referral patterns during cardiac treatment decision making. Design and Methods: A complementary design was used. The Myocardial Infarction (MI) Onset Study identified demographic correlates of who sought medical care for 1,388 MI (heart attack) survivors.…
Descriptors: Medical Services, Health Education, Referral, Heart Disorders