ERIC Number: EJ1238615
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Dec
Pages: 8
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"I Wish I Had Known"--Understanding Barriers to Accessing Aging-Related Resources
Schneider, Sue; Brothers, Allyson
Journal of Extension, v57 n6 Article 6RIB2 Dec 2019
There is a growing imperative to ensure that aging-related resources and information are accessible to older adults and caregivers as the population ages. Extension can play an important role in associated education and outreach. We report on the results of a community assessment conducted in Larimer County, Colorado, that addressed barriers to information access. The results of our assessment demonstrated that many people were not finding the right entry point to access the services they needed. These findings inform strategies being applied in Senior Access Points of Larimer County, a program that encompasses a coordinated, county-wide outreach campaign.
Descriptors: Extension Education, Aging Education, Aging (Individuals), Access to Information, Barriers, Older Adults, Caregivers, Outreach Programs, Information Seeking, Information Sources
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Colorado
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